Tag Archives: bullying

Why Do People in Singapore Boast So Much? I Want to See the Good Ones Win for a Change

Posted on October 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

Office folk seem to be taking to cafes to conduct job interviews and they talk at the top of their lungs. It’s annoying as covid cases rise and no one wears masks. I dread it when they plop down next … Continue reading →

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Cancel Culture is Scary

Posted on August 31, 2022 by bookjunkie

Because I’ve been blogging for much more than a decade I often worry that what I’ve written before will come to haunt me. Maybe I wasn’t educated enough then, and said something insensitive, ignorant or just plain dumb. This is … Continue reading →

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Girl Loses her Temper (California State University Northridge Library)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I wonder if I’m the only one who feels sorry for this girl. I have been in noisy libraries before and it can drive you up the wall. Even noise at home when I am trying to concentrate makes me … Continue reading →

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The Amy Chua Tiger Mum Interview

Posted on March 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

I must admit I am as repulsed by Amy Chua’s methods as Kirsten was. I am totally against fear inspired bullying methods whether at home, at the workplace, or by government. The end does not justify the means. You can … Continue reading →

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5 Must Read Singapore Blogger Posts

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

1. This story of a young boy and his siblings who fight for his life chilled me to the bone. It’s just so heartbreakingly, achingly sad. I am glad that Singapore has compassionate young people like blogger Kirsten. 2. She … Continue reading →

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I Feel Sorry for Nadya Suleman When I Watch This

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

It feels like Suze Orman was bullying Nadya Suleman. If you don’t know who Nadya is, she’s the woman who has been labelled the Octomum, because she had 8 kids through IVF when she already had six children she couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Why Work Sucks Today

Posted on July 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

Since the Millenium I have noticed society changing.  The change for the worse seemed abrupt to me, especially at work, where the office once a place to fulfill your vocation and do an honest’s day’s work, became a place filled … Continue reading →

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