Friendship Stories

John, whose fault it is (https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/06/the-cost-of-drinking-wine-history), died of a massive heart attack while walking on 19 November 2022, 12 days short of his 73rd birthday. I met Toshu John Neatrour in August 1968 when he allowed me to stay at his off-campus apartment until the dorms opened late the following…

Spoiler: We usually learn it when it might be too late. — Last week, Megan proposed to her crush David. And they’re officially together as a young, dating couple that night. While I was psychologically prepared for Megan’s relationship, I felt Megan might leave me out as a friend to give more time to David. So I communicated to Megan about it…

Some life-changing wisdom from my friend. — Last Sunday, I had lunch with Justine and Megan at Dignity Kitchen, a work-integration social enterprise (WISE) in Hong Kong. In case you’re wondering, the food at Dignity Kitchen’s pretty good. They may not be cheap, but it’s worth spending to promote a cause. We haven’t met each other for…

(Episode 1) By this age, I had imagined I would be spoilt of choices when it would come to selecting my inner circle of friends. It has always been, quality over quantity but I do not have any of the above. For the last one year, I have longed to…