Shake in our boots!

A lady I know was fuming like anything a week or so back. Not usually given to sudden outbursts and not easily swayed by minor mishaps, her reaction told the whole story;... Read more »

Getting kicks out of annoying others

Ephrem Endale Contributer  I can tell you one really ‘annoying soul’ you’ll come across sooner or later; the boss who takes twenty days to put a two second signature on your ready... Read more »

All “Goodbyes…” aren’t Born Equal

Goodbyes could be sweet or sour. Saying “Goodbye” to a loved one is an experience no one wants to find oneself in. But it happens and all “Goodbyes…” aren’t born equal. “Look,... Read more »

“Have a nice day”

  Ephrem Endale Contributer  “Have a nice day.” I mean no term could have sounded more musical than “Have a nice day;” Even in your darkest hour, when someone wishes you ‘a nice... Read more »

“It is the fashion of the day!”

Things which seem to have become fashionable…. The guy isn’t your typical teenager who’s rough around the edges. No; the white on his hair is taking up more and more space. Maybe... Read more »

“None of your business!”

This fellow I know was walking somewhere in town when he comes across a well-dressed guy without a face mask. That wasn’t normal: people at that age seldom acted so irresponsibly when... Read more »

‘Planned’ to be a politician! Really!

What do you want to be when you grow up? A question every kid supposedly faces. “I’ll be a doctor.” I think that is the most popular response; with “I’ll be an... Read more »

‘Name bashing’ – The latest versions

Name bashing- a favorite game tearing up names and reputations. Not that it’s a new game in town. It has always been there, but has assumed dangerous and many times frightening dimensions... Read more »

‘The Other Guy’

The boss assigns some project to you and other three office colleagues. It is supposed to be teamwork. You and two of your colleagues work your *#$ off to beat the deadline... Read more »

Fifteen minutes of Fame

There is this story which is a real gem. This guy is appointed as the spokesperson of some agency. One day he holds his first press briefings and he seems to take... Read more »