by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 30, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Suffering
It all began when Andrew my no. 2 son came to my room early last Friday morning (around 3am). He was in tears and had a high fever. We went to the doctor and he said it was probably a bad viral infection. As the day unfolded, it was my turn. High fever, body aches, I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 26, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Communication, Life Issues
I really liked the guy. I asked him “why should I switch from PC to Macs?” I expected a long and enthusiastic exposition of the superiority of Apple technology. I thought I’d receive fresh revelations of the more recent plots of the wintel axis of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 28, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
This week I received an email from a friend I had not heard from for almost twenty years. I first met him when I was at seminary. He wrote: “I cracked open my Regent mail today and saw your picture. You’d be surprised how often I think about you. I still...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 8, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Meaning & Purpose
I caught an old episode of “Star Trek: The Next generation” a couple of nights ago (All Good Things… Season 7). Boy, were their writers and producers card carrying members of atheistic evolution. In the story, a superhuman figure named Q, brings...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 20, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
“Should I take this job?” Once in a while I am privileged to be privy to the struggles of my friends as they wonder if they should take a new job offer. Of course in the uncertainties of the New Economy some of us are relieved just to be able to put food...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 13, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues, Media, Movies & Television
Caught the 46th Grammys last Monday (Sunday night in the U.S.). I was relieved that there were no wardrobe malfunctions. Was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Earth, Wind and Fire. Middle-aged paunchy musicians can still rock. There’s hope! But there was...
