Thursday, April 30, 2020

Diana

In Andrew Morton's book, her friend is quoted as lamenting, "It's a great pity that these two people with so much to give to the world cannot give it together."

Finding Pomoy

Another Pinoy talent export, Marcelito can sing The Prayer in two voices all by himself.

Ireland's Got Talent

As usual, a Pinoy was featured. What was unusual was that he stutters which he conquers while singing, sometimes to his Nursing patients.

Monday, April 27, 2020

POW

Could also stand for Princess of War, according to Diana. And Charles, she sometimes referred to as  the spoiled boy or Britain's Worst Boss.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Military Motto

Rather lengthy guide to engagement read recently:

"Don't kill if you can wound;
Don't wound if you can subdue;
Don't subdue if you can pacify;
Don't raise your hand at all, until
you have first extended it.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Pain

When you study it, the truth hurts, so it was said in a HISTORY documentary.

Likewise in mediation.

Friday, April 24, 2020

China Love

This documentary traced the development of positive vibes, not virus. Where before only a 1× 1 picture was proof of a wedding, now they also go, not underground, but underwater in pre-nup pictorials.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Relationshipwrecks

They have this technology of taking photographs of shipwrecks minus the water for clearer perspective.

Mediation is much like that.

Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry

This adage warns against hasty procedures leading to waste, put another way.

Or run the risk of non- compliance to the terms of the Compromise Agreement.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Party

Not the legal term but social one. This Peter Sellers starrer mostly takes place in one such wild kind as a result of one mistake- Peter Sellers' Indian character was supposed to have been written off a movie cast but instead was added to the list of guests.

Comedy of  errors!

Monday, April 20, 2020

Stan

Not the other half of the comic team, but the ending of several countries bordering China and India. Simply put, it means "The land of..," a student revealed to David Baddiel, On the Silk Road episode of Discovery channel.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Tell It As It Is

Pilo Hilbay: "This is not lack of discipline. This is a visual representation of vulnerability and inequality."

Pants or PJs

That is the guessing game on The Late Late Show with James Corden from his garage. A guest has to say what a group of workers from home are wearing as bottom apparel.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Three's Company

In one of its episodes, Jack is in the midst of pledging undying love to a girlfriend when her beeper sounds an alarm. A surprised Jack jumps off the couch and cries, "You have a lie detector?"

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Entitled

Princess Diana and her brother Charles were supposed to have lived with their mother after the divorce. Except that the latter was seen as having run off with another man, away from a viscount. That counts for something.

Time 2

It took China 6 days to reveal its actual status at the start of the virus. In the midst of mass travel for the Lunar New Year, that delay was significant and crucial even. They say Chinese workers brought it to northern Italy when they returned to their designer factories there.

Time

"Don't just spend time- invest it," Our Daily Bread admonishes us.

Court suit versus mediation

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Lori Lightfoot

Chicago's mayor told everyone to stay home and keep distance but went out to get a haircut!

Saturday, April 11, 2020

It Takes Two

Bocelli's second wife Veronica reveals the secret of their marriage. It is practically impossible to pick a fight with a husband who already forgives you beforehand.

Friday, April 10, 2020

Shisa kanko

Literally meaning checking and calling, the Japanese conductor in the train's last carriage calls out things things to check at every stop. That is mindfulness or moment- to- moment awareness in action.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Words of War

"All good soldiers never die, they just fade away. Jap soldiers no good better all killed."  Hence this blackboard message in the San Beda relocation center during World War ll.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Cutting Losses

NatGeo documented Notre Dame's recent blaze. Fire fighters raced against time and the fire by getting ahead to the belfry. Our Lady was saved.

The Travel Show

What sets this BBC World News feature apart is its being hosted by a blind man. During a meal, he is told where the food is on the plate based on direction. On a visit to an art gallery for the blind, he is allowed to touch a painting like it is Braille.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Short-term Memory

Perhaps God placed it in maturing people for a reason. Alan Alda's wife of 60 years attributes their long-lasting marriage to it.

Monday, April 6, 2020

Beach Soccer

Have discovered this new sport on cable, thanks to Covid-19. Also more safety-conscious. Although falls would not be so painful, shouldn't the players wear goggles, in case they kick up sand?

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Russia

They shot men speaking loudly there, it was reported recently. No wonder DU30 was in a hurry to leave last time.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Performance Management

A Human Resource practitioner says that performers are most likely to be bashed by non-performers who suffer by comparison.

Look what DU30 minions are doing to VP Leni and Mayor Vico.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

No Ordinary Times

When an earnest young mayor thteatens pranksters today with 14-day isolation, constituents better take heed.