For our American brethren, according to tradition, the fourth Thursday in November marks a day of gratitude, feasting and sharing. What tradition refuses to recognise is that it’s also a time of overindulgence to the point of bursting, despair due to parental criticism and tolerance of other inebriated and flatulent—both figuratively and literally—family members. Did [...]

Today at 11:00am many people around the world will be observing two minutes’ silence in their respective timezones for Remembrance/Veterans’ Day, commemorating those who scarified their lives in the various wars of the past century. Given that it’s a work day for most, what’s the protocol for solemness in the workplace? 1. Take your phone off the hook. It’s only a [...]

Those of you who are fans on Facebook (and if you’re not, you should be!) would be aware that recently I almost met an untidy end after my prevailing clumsiness saw that I had a brief sojourn in the emergency ward. Contrary to popular belief, I hadn’t been experimenting with wet cement, hard fruit or [...]