The Peter Principle Applied at the Top of the World

The Peter Principle is a human resources theory proposed by Laurence J. Peter, 

stating that in a hierarchical organization, 

employees are promoted based on 

their success in their current roles until 

they reach a level where 

they are no longer competent to 

carry out the work required at that level.

The employee, of course, 

knows their situation deep in his/her heart. 

However, in most cases, 

the concerned employee is not 

willing to admit it.

Their tactics to cope with the situation can vary:

One extreme is to exert every effort to 

complete the work by using 

all available time and resources, 

just like candle burning at both ends.

Another extreme is to carry out the work 

according to one’s own schedule and capacity, 

with an “I-am-I” attitude.

Such employees can sometimes 

remain in their positions until 

they make serious mistakes or 

cause major problems due to their incapacity.

The Carpenters - Top of the World

Such a feelin's comin' over me

There is wonder in most every thing I see

Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes

And I won't be surprised if it's a dream

Everything I want the world to be

Is now comin' true especially for me

And the reason is clear,

it's because you are here

You're the nearest thing to heaven

that I've seen

I'm on the top of the world

lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found,

ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

Something in the wind has learned my name

And it's tellin' me that

things are not the same

In the leaves on the trees,

and the touch of the breeze

There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind

When this day is through

I hope that I will find

That tomorrow will be,

just the same for you and me

All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world

lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found,

ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

I'm on the top of the world

lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found,

ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

Enjoying a Mid-Autumn Journey in Four Movements

The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival is
the Day of Welcoming the Moon,
and the day after is
the Day of Chasing the Moon.
On the night following
the Day of Chasing the Moon,
enjoy the moonlit scenery for
one more night,
rest a bit earlier,
recharge the spirit,
and live a best life tomorrow.

___

Cat Stevens - Moonshadow

Yes I'm bein' followed by a 

moonshadow

Moonshadow, moonshadow

Leapin' and hoppin' on a 

moonshadow

Moonshadow, moonshadow

And if I ever lose my hands

Lose my plough, lose my land

Oh if I ever lose my hands

Oh i...if, I won't have to work no more

And if I ever lose my eyes

If my colours all run dry

Yes if I ever lose my eyes

Oh i...if, I won't have to cry no more

Yes I am bein' followed by a 

moonshadow

Moonshadow, moon shadow

Leapin' and hoppin' on a 

moonshadow

Moonshadow, moonshadow

And if I ever lose my legs

I won't moan, and I won't beg

Oh if I ever lose my legs

Oh i...if, I won't have to walk no more

_________

草草幾筆 - 歡渡一個有起承轉合的中秋節

（15cm x 15cm）（2026）

Ink Strokes — A Mid-Autumn Festival with 

standard dramatic structure (15cm x 15cm) (2026)

中秋節正日的前一天是迎月天，

中秋節正日的後一天是追月天。

追月天的翌日晚上，

再欣賞多一晚月色，

早一些休息，

儲足精神，

過好明天的生活。

The Flow of Golden Autumn Light

Golden autumn light flows, 

and time flies fast.

Treasure the people, 

moments, and things around,

and enjoy the current 

picture-like night scene.

————————

Barclay James Harvest - Moongirl

Voices in the air, 

drifting from afar

Evening finds her waking, 

dancing with the stars

And when I'm waiting for the sun to 

smile upon my face

Moongirl's softly sleeping, 

daylight dreams away

Silence stepping by, 

lightly on the ground

Moving like a butterfly, 

never makes a sound

And when I'm waiting for the sun 

to smile so I can see

Comes the dancing moongirl, 

watching over me

(Love of my life)

Moongirl, shines her light on me

Moongirl, she's the one I see

Take me to the places 

where I long to be

She moves me, she moves me

Moongirl, shines her light on me

Moongirl, she's the one I see

Take me to the places where I long to be

She moves me, she moves me

水墨幾筆 - 秋月流金（15cm x 15cm）（2026）

秋月流金，時光飛逝。

珍惜眼前人事物，

享受當下如畫夜色。

I've come back

When you return to your hometown, 

what do you look forward to most? 

Do you want to revisit some old places, 

or reconnect with some people? 

What do you treasure the most 

about your old town?

Maurice Gibb - I've come back

I can find my way around town

I ain't blind I've been here before

No-one knows when I feel down

It's hard to laugh when you know the score

But I know that she'll always be

Waiting here for me

Is it true to say that she's the one that I love

It's plain to see

No-one knows that I have left town

I've come back as to face the fact

Trying easy on your own ground

It's plain to see love is what a lie

No-one knows when I feel down

It's hard to laugh when you know the score

Yes, it's hard to laugh when you know the score

But I know that she'll always be

Waiting here for me

Is it true to say that she's the one that I love

It's plain to see

She knows that I have left

I've come back

The Moon is Out

Autumn is a season of harvest. 

As Mid-Autumn Festival arrives, 

the yield of our hard work is already set. 

Whether the harvest is 

abundant, modest, or lean, 

let us celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival 

with joy and 

fill our lives with positive energy.

Gregory Alan Isakov - Sweet Heat Lightning

Monsters beneath your bed

What’s real, what’s in your head

Moon’s out, my mother’s house is empty

Come and find me now

Sweet heat lightning falls 

Blue crack of light and that’s all 

Calling you to sing 

You drive, 

let’s see where this ends 

Let’s let the wheels wear out 

Sweet heat lightning falls 

Blue crack of light and that’s all 

Calling you to sing

Calling you

————————

The Moon is Out

Positive Mindset for Celebrating 

Mid-Autumn Festival

慶祝中秋節的正向思維

秋天是收成的季節。

到了中秋節的時段，

收成多少都已經有了結果。

無論是豐收、歉收或失收，

都要快快樂樂慶祝中秋節，

為生活增加正能量。

My Time is Out of Control

Time flies—
its speed varies
at different stages of life.

I can control the speed of my car
when I’m driving,
but I can’t control
how fast time passes.

----------

 Wave - From Birth to Death  

All Things Expire

All things expire.

The expiry date exists but 

it is always ignored.

No need to be cynical,

No need to be hysterical.

The Visitor - Sienna Spiro  

 

We lay on towers, on rented time

I'm yours for hours, you're always mine

All things expire, I know you won't stay

But I seem to inspire you to say

Say that you love me

Say I'm all you need

In the back of my mind, I

Know I'm temporary

You're holding me for the night 

for some pleasure

If that's all we are

Know I'll always be a visitor, mm

In your arms

It's in my nature to be cynical

I want to be remembered, 

so I get hysterical

I wanna be that one thing, 

somethin' special to you

Say you won't forget me, 

but you always do

Then say that you love me

Say I'm all you need

In the back of my mind, I

Know I'm tеmporary

You're holding me for the night 

or somе pleasure

If that's all we are

Know I'll always be a visitor, mm

In your arms, in your arms, oh

Out of sight, out of mind

In some decades ago, since the early 2000s,

the earth was said to become flat.

Wherever she goes, she is always in sight.

Now, since the early 2020s,

the earth is becoming round again.

Wherever she goes beyond the horizon,

she is not in sight,

and even her shadow cannot be seen.

Out of sight, out of mind.

_______

Mark Knopler - Wherever I go

Maybe I'm bound to wander

From one place to the next

Heaven knows why

But in the wild blue yonder

Your star is fixed

In my sky

Just another bar, at a cross roads

So far from home

But that's alright

Whenever I'm going down the dark road

I don't feel alone in the night

There's a place in my heart

Though we're far apart

May you always know?

No matter how long since I saw you

I keep the flame there for you

Wherever I go

They're looking too close up in here

Pulling down the blinds

But they'll let you stay a while

And I'm going, in a while

Now I've got leave you, brother

So this round's mine

Just looking at you, anyhow

You can go on and have another

You wouldn't, call time

I'm gonna say my goodbye's now

There's a place in my heart

Though we're far apart

May you always, know?

No matter how long since I saw you

I keep the flame there for you

Wherever I go