KỶ NIỆM LÀ TIẾNG HÁT LÊN CHƠI VỚI . Cách đây đúng 8 năm, Mr. Old Man kết thúc hành trình “Người leo đèo Hải Vân nhiều nhất năm” bằng một cú tai nạn hú vía — may mà chỉ gãy 4 xương sườn và rách gân vai, vẫn còn cơ hội để… nhớ lại. . Đạp xe leo đèo Hải Vân với tổng quảng đường dài gần … Read More
Tấm ảnh cũ Hôm nay, tôi tình cờ bắt gặp một tấm ảnh cũ đã phủ màu thời gian – chụp cùng lớp giáo sinh tiếng Anh của Trường CĐSP Quảng Ngãi, cách đây gần bốn mươi năm. Hồi ấy, tôi là giáo viên chủ nhiệm lớp – gầy nhom nhưng tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Tấm ảnh như một cánh cửa mở ra … Read More
A VISIT TO GRANNY NAM’S STEAMED JACKFRUIT STALL – A TASTE OF HOMETOWN MEMORIES Four years ago, during a cycling trip to Tam Kỳ in search of the region’s famed mít hông (steamed jackfruit), I stumbled upon Granny Nam’s little stall. I ended up sitting down for a chat with her and her daughters about this humble Quảng-style street snack. The story was so delightful that I later posted a write-up on Facebook and … Read More
HOW TO BUILD A CONSISTENT MORNING CYCLING HABIT By Mr. Old Man Most people work 8 hours a day or more and have very limited free time for cycling—unless they make use of the early mornings before work. To build a consistent morning cycling habit and hit a target of 40–50 km, you’ll likely need to wake up at 4:00 AM and be ready to roll by 4:30. … Read More
Escaping Tet in Tay Giang — A Slow Ride Through the Mountains, the Cold, and the Unexpected Warmth of Strangers — Rolling into an Empty Town After eight grueling hours in the saddle—climbing slope after slope at a brutal 10–15% grade, crossing mountain after mountain—our ragtag group of cyclists finally rolled into Tay Giang town. We were dreaming of a hot meal, maybe even a … Read More
THE NEVER-ENDING 100 KM This morning, I set out on a cycling trip to Đông Giang with a pretty neat plan: ride all the way to Tư commune, turn back to stop by Trung Man market, grab my usual glass of mixed sweet soup at a familiar stall, then head home. The total would clock in nicely at 100 km, just enough to complete … Read More
Pedaling to Hói Dừa Parish – and a Little Dip in the Wild One fine morning, I saddled up with my cycling comrade Khánh Huỳnh and climbed over Hải Vân Pass. From there, we swooped down into Lăng Cô and made a detour to visit Hói Dừa Parish. Funny enough, I’d biked past this area a bunch of times—looping around Lập An Lagoon, weaving through places called Hói Cạn, Hói Mít, and Hói … Read More
MEMO: Handling of Drafts and Documents under LC with Draft Drawn on Nominated Bank Subject: LC issued by K. BANK – Refusal to Confirm and Subsequent Presentation From: Mr. Old Man Date: 4 June 2025 Background Bank N received a letter of credit (LC) from K. BANK with the following terms: 41A: Available With Bank N By Negotiation 42A: Drawee: Bank N 42C: Draft: At Sight 47A: T/T Reimbursement is Not Allowed 49: Confirmation … Read More
Should I Keep Working After Retirement? One of the questions I get asked a lot by friends and old colleagues — especially those living far away or nearing retirement age — is: “So… now that you’re retired, are you doing anything else to keep busy?” To be honest, whether or not to keep working after retirement really depends on your personal situation — your health, your … Read More
Nghỉ hưu rồi có nên tiếp tục làm việc không? Một trong những câu hỏi Mr. Old Man thường xuyên nhận được từ bạn bè, đồng nghiệp cũ — nhất là mấy ông chưa tới tuổi về hưu — là: “Anh nghỉ hưu rồi, có làm gì thêm cho đỡ buồn không?” Thật ra, nghỉ hưu xong có kiếm việc làm thêm hay không còn tùy vô hoàn cảnh mỗi … Read More