That's life

Nothing much to say yet


In one brainstorming session, my colleagues here in the paper asked me what would be the name of my column.
Well, without hesitation I simply said, “That’s Life”
I was waiting for them to ask me the whys for my title, but they didn’t bother so I kept my silence. Had they asked me, I could have told them well “that’s Frank Sinatra song and I like his songs that much and that’s why”.
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Actually, my favorite is another Sinatra’s song, “Cycles” because it best describes my whole life particularly the line that goes ” life is like the season after winter comes the spring. So I keep my head up high and see what tomorrow brings”…well, I’m sorry for digressing from my main topic, and I’ve been carried away to sing my blues away. .

We normally say “ that’s life or in French they say it cest la vie particularly when we are at loss for words to explain and rationalize some happenings in this world. -- things we can’t control and change; problems we can’t solve and understand or mysteries we can’t unravel. .

And I don’t even rack my brain to solve those life’s puzzles simply because, I know, they are part and parcel of the business of living. That’s Life, I’d say.

With this column, I would much rather write about the less serious stuff— things that will buoy your spirit, make you laugh and give you some respite from your daily backbreaking chores.
Tackling these mundane things is my way of conversing with you, my readers, and the only way I can do it effectively is to have an exchange of views with you.


Sometimes, I might discuss some political issues. Although, politics is not my cup of tea, but there are times when I feel the moral obligation to speak my mind and make a stand. Politics is always a good topic for discussion but life is much more complex than that.

Inasmuch as I believe that no one has the monopoly of what’s good or bad, a monologue is definitely out of my vocabulary, and I cannot engage in writing stuffs sounding like having the holier-than-thou attitude.

With all the anxieties, concerns and other activities on the launching the first edition of this paper, frankly, I’m at a loss figuring out what I’ve got to say in my column, so I’ve decided to come up with this introductory piece.

From now on, let’s have a free discussion of ideas. But of course, I do expect to get some reactions—positive and negative-- and even disagreements as I’d say: Yes Virginia, That’s Life.