Column 1

Healthy living
Colleague who went to interview a senior public servant was shocked when he told her they would be conducting the interview standing – for a good 40 minutes. It was certainly a first in her long career as a journo. Sore legs.
No date
A label on the plastic wrapping of a loaf of bread says “Best before Monday.” But which Monday? No date given.
Out of order
The call must have been so urgent that this policeman had to answer it in the middle of a parade at the Jomba police station in Madang recently.
No stock
The imported amber liquid whose name is similar to a virus had been very popular here in the past eight months. But now it is out of stock at all supermarkets. Excitement too about the virus has sort of waned. Must be a link somewhere.
No songs
A supermarket in Port Moresby which started playing Christmas songs last month has suddenly stopped. Maybe they heard that Christmas has been cancelled this year because of the Covid-19.
Big win
How did the local punters do at the Melbourne Cup? Someone in NZ placed a bet for $30 and won $.16 million. Can’t beat that.
Thought for today
Truth is like surgery. It hurts but cures. A lie is like a painkiller. It gives instant relief but has side-effects forever.
Top quote
“Do the best you can until you know better. And when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou

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