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Happy 95th
Wishing Missy Kwin, our sovereign head of state, happy 95th birthday. Although she has just lost her husband of 72 years, Prince Philip, she is already back at work. She is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Tenk u tru Missy Kwin.
Best medicine
Laughter is the best medicine, it is often said. But if you started laughing for no reason, you definitely need some medicine, and quickly too.
Covid-19
The term Covid-19 was coined late in 2019 as a short form for the Coronavirus disease 2019. It is now 2021. It should now be called Covid-19-plus-plus.
Indian arrivals
Hopefully our border agencies are careful about accepting arrivals from India. Other countries such as Australia and NZ have stopped accepting arrivals from India because of the raging surge in Covid-19 cases per day there.
Not fair
New Ireland province is disappointed with how one of its own MPs, Ian Ling-Stuckey, has been treating the provincial government budget in his capacity as Treasury Minister. Oops!
Food for thought
Someone has just found out that many women have more male friends than female friends. It may have something to do with Adam and Eve.
Top quote
“Don’t be pushed around by the fear in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
– Roy T Bennett.

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