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Crying Ministry
There is a group calling themselves the Crying Ministry operating in the country who help mourners at a haus krai wail louder. Their fee? Just food.
Distant relative
Miss 13 tells Dad of the death of a relative. When Dad asked her if it was a close relative, she says “he lived far when he died”.
Blood boil
The best way to watch your team on television – when it’s losing towards the end – is to turn off the volume. Those commentators can make your blood boil.
Moments of brilliance
So encouraging for Broncos fans to see players exhibit those moments of brilliance. Then they run out of gas. Next time, pass the ball to the guy wearing the blue T-shirt running onto the field every now and then.
Broncos
The Broncos may have lost to the fiery Dragons. But some Broncos fans are still talking about that Kotoni Staggs fend in the second half on opponent Euan Aitken before charging 60 metres to score a try that brought Brisbane to life in the second half.
Good deeds
When helping the poor, leave your camera at home.
Food for thought
It is okay to have an opinion. It is okay to disagree with someone’s opinion. But it is not okay to humiliate one because one does not agree with your opinion. Show respect.
Top quote
“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” – Proverbs 15:1