GRANDMA

This was how my Grandma on my fathers side looked like.She lived in another world-
she,her beetel leaves and simple saree.She had never been to school and was illeterate.Sometimes used to send me to the Chinese sundry shop to buy her "Cheroot Chap Bunga"-her moment of luxury- 10 cents for three cigars.No TV's at home,no mobile phones and no computers and very,very little money. And yet she lived in her simplicity.The most longed for event in our family those days was Sunday-Kolli Kary(Chicken Curry)Just how much has changed in just 2 generations!She is long gone but still fondly remembered as our compassionate Granny.

How would you like to be remembered 2 generations from now?- Vijay- The Midnight Owl

DEEPAVALI GREETINGS

I WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH HAPPY DEEPAVALI TO ALL MY HINDU FRIENDS.NO DOUBT YOU WILL BE BUSY VISITING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. MAY YOU HAVE HAPPY FAMILY REUNIONS.FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DRINK- WHEN YOU GET TIPSY - STOP. BINGING IS NOT THE WAY TO PROVE A MANS PROWESS.IF DRUNK -DONT EXAGERRATE-CUT THE CRAP-EVERYONE KNOWS IT ISN'T TRUE.FOR TIGHTWADS-DONT WAIT TO RECEIVE WHEN ITS A TIME FOR GIVING.

AND LASTLY-IF YOU FIND YOUR FRIEND IS DRUNK AND HE IS OFFERING YOU A FREE RIDE HOME- DECLINE. TAKE A TAXI.YOU REALLY DONT WAN'T TO WAKE UP IN THE MORTUARY AND WONDER WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE LYING ON THE NEXT TABLE.

GENERAL JOSEPH ASHY

Gen. Joseph Ashey, the former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S space command commented:"Its politically sensitive,but it is going to happen.Some people dont want to hear this,and it sure isn't in vogue,but-absolutely-we are going to fight in space.Thats why the US has developed programs in directed energy and hit to kill mechanisms."

The Apostle Paul, who lived during the days of the Roman occupation,knew that such monsters of conflict will always be around. That's why his exhortation should be heeded by every peace loving person-"I urge you to pray for all those in authority, that we may live quiet and peaceble lives."

May this land called Malaysia be never clouded by another war,civil or foreign.The Midnight Owl.