revised April24
Not possible to catalogue the messages from Jo over the term, the last 3-4 months. Mostly they are immediately deleted with only a glance at the content; the pattern has long been established. Three and then a fourth late morning today must stand as representative, in this case possibly forwarded by Jo’s circle. (The lady is by no means on her Pat Malone for such habits of mind in this island Republic.)
Item No. 1, 11:39
Doris Day who died 13/5/19, sang this song in 1950. Still it is relevant today – both in letter and spirit. Amazing lyrics- listen and follow…Every word is worth its weight in gold.
Item No. 2, ditto
“Enjoy Yourself,” – 2:20 audio file, with lyrics appended:
You work and work
for years and years
You’re always on the go
You never take a minute off
Too busy makin’ dough, &etc.
Still of Doris in sharp, arrowing bob, high white collar jacket and sailor stripes below.
Item No. 3, 11:41
Mainland China product: video with appropriate soundtrack showing a deformed young Chinese man strapping a large basket of fries it might be around his neck and on all fours stumping out to the highway most likely for customers.
Tagged: We have no reason to complain about life.
Item No. 4, 11:45
Unsavoury food prep. likely Mainland China, featuring fries that go into the wok with the brown paper wrapping; dirty, unhygienic floor, &etc.
The fruit and sweets have dried up lately from Jo, possibly because of the lack of response to her messaging. Occasionally one is shot back when something appropriate can be found.
Early/mid-fifties spinster living with her bachelor brother in Block 2 or 3; a Catlady like Helen, but less devoted. Indeed, casual according to the latter, taking overseas holidays and expecting others to pick up the slack; &etc.
The goodies are usually left hanging on the door handle or else placed in the fridge. Eye-out kept no doubt to make sure Helen does not catch her. (Helen has noted the suspicious articles, but thus far the cover story employed has proved sufficient. Jo had unnecessarily warned that Helen not be informed about her gifts.)
Money in the family from an inheritance. Jo always dresses smartly, cocktail Doris era, which still retains its hold here for the post-war gen. Once a slightly risqué venture landing: “Be glad I don’t offer you myself.” (During the course of polite pleas to cease with the high calorie offerings.)
Recently Jo had changed her Whatsapp photo, something taken from her files of fifteen/twenty years previous, when the lady had her run.
NB. Housing Development Board flats, aka pigeonholes, provide shelter for 85%+ of Singaporeans. The clean, functional ammenities are counted a great success in many quarters.
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