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What a relief
Finally we have a Covid-19 vaccine which should become available, according to world renowned immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci, by the end of next month. How soon it will reach PNG remains to be seen.
Field day
Rumour-mongers are having a field day on the political scenarios around the corridors of power in Waigani as the 18-month grace period comes closer to its expiry date.
Sports for men
From a reader: Men at 25 play football, at 45 they play tennis, at 60 they play golf. The ball gets smaller as they grow older.
The count
It is often said that when the US sneezes, the world catches the cold. It is why we wait and watch with bated breath as President Trump refuses to accept that he has lost the election for a second term as US President.
Tight belt
The wife and children became worried when Dad was gasping for breath after dinner. Must be Covid-19. Someone thought of slackening his trouser belt. Uh, a huge sigh of relief all around.
Thought for today
If you have a family that loves you, a few close friends and a roof over your head, you are richer than you think.
Top quote
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C S Lewis