The dethroned kingmaker seems to be experiencing the throes of defeat. The instructions have become more desperate and the workplace more tense. It’s more painful than a backache or a toothache to watch the writhing in public. It’s not only us girls who are amused, the guys are too. The tragedy, of course, is that it is envy and bad mind that started it all. Guess who that is yet? When you do, share it with us.

The road to hell…

Richard Azan is just learning that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. He should be shamed of himself though. He might redeem some measure of respect if he tells us who is the contractor involved.

Sinning saint

The radical one turned saint has stirred up a hornet’s nest and left the old lady holding the bag. With nothing having come of the fishing expedition, some people are asking if the new sainted one shouldn’t help to pay back some of what was lost.

Nice going, girl

My girlfriend tells me Fae Ellington was the emcee at the launch of Ian Boyne’s book Profile of Excellence at King’s House, and that she was flawless, like good wine. From one sister to another, you go, girl! And heartiest congrats to Mr Boyne.

Air pump campaign winner

A Pepperpot reader says we need to big up the Texaco service station at the corner of South Avenue and Constant Spring Road for almost always having a working air pump. We say do better than big up, buy your gas there. Boycott those who don’t have air pumps.

Question of the week

After Carnival, will the girls of the dancehall get a break from the criticism.