I'm tired. I've fought the good fight and now desire to fight less and relax more. Besides, it's no longer raining/pouring as I reported in the past few weeks - the skies are clearing. There are still some clouds in those skies that deserve a little investigation and reporting, but that's for later on, perhaps. I'm just not in the mood for yet another mini hit piece. As it is, the major … [Read more...]
When It Rains, . . .
March 22, 2013 by 17 Comments
There's an old saying, "When it rains, it pours." For decades, the people at Morton Salt have used this saying as a company slogan. While it's true that Morton Salt doesn't clump up on a rainy day, that's not what this article is about. I've never had any complaints about Morton; never will. The rain in this week's article is based on another saying: "If things can go wrong, they … [Read more...]
Did The Funds Transfer?
March 12, 2013 by 36 Comments
When discussing and describing my revitalization - applying for the amateur radio permit in particular - everything is still "Steady as she goes." There was/is one issue that has arisen which might hamper that steadiness, however. As with all things bureaucratic - and that means just about every instance of interaction between a person and a government or quasi-government agency - there are … [Read more...]
Steady As She Goes
March 5, 2013 by 15 Comments
That's just about how I can describe this past week: "Steady as she goes." No major disasters or minor setbacks. Nothing truly out of the ordinary and nothing to raise the blood pressure levels to the danger zone. It's been a welcome reprise from all that has happened over the past few weeks. Let me continue with some examples. FROM SLO & NO TO GO! BRO My Internet connectivity via … [Read more...]
The Reality of the move
February 27, 2013 by 25 Comments
The reality that my life is about to change for the rest of my life, sets in each day. Some of the feelings are not always ones that bring that warm fuzzy and feeling. You know the one. The one where you feel good about all that is happening around you. That life is good, and nothing can stop you. I mean, let’s face it, I’m not Superman. I’m just as vulnerable to emotions as the next guy. … [Read more...]
Revitalization!
February 26, 2013 by 19 Comments
As you may have read last week, I was basically shut down and out of touch with the world of Internet for seventeen days at the beginning of the month. No LiP, no Facebook, no emails, no business - completely shut down electronically. That made for plenty of free time - free time that Baket ko (Asawa ko) [my Wife] felt obliged to help me fill with activity. To escape, I had to come up with … [Read more...]
Smart 2 Slo 2 No Bro
February 20, 2013 by 35 Comments
Here I am, sitting at the keyboard of the laptop once again, pounding out an article for Live in the Philippines. I can't tell you how happy I am to be able to do this. For the past seventeen (17) - that's right, seventeen - days and nights, pounding on this same keyboard would have gotten me nowhere outside of my house. Did I say SEVENTEEN DAYS? That is how long I went without any … [Read more...]
Some shocking news
February 8, 2013 by 73 Comments
I got some shocking news earlier this week. Before giving you the news that I received, I want to lay out the underlying story for you first, though. It all started back on January 22, just a couple of weeks ago. I am surprised, but what happened that day did not seem to get a huge amount of news coverage, at least not nearly what I thought it would. You see, on January 22, a Canadian … [Read more...]
It’s Tax Time Again – Expat Style
January 29, 2013 by 8 Comments
Here it is, the end of January already. So very much is going on - fiestas, football play-offs, fun in the sun, taxes. Whoa! What's this about taxes? So soon? Can't a person have some peace and quiet about that topic before April 15th comes around? Actually, January plays a big part in US income taxes. During this month employers, financial institutions, and the like are tasked with … [Read more...]
Retire in the Philippines, is it for me?
January 25, 2013 by 48 Comments
Today, we have a guest post from my friend, LeRoy. LeRoy is trying to make the decision of whether he should retire in the Philippines and is asking for input from the LiP community. So, give LeRoy some advice and let him know what you think! I thought I would invite others to give me feedback as I evaluate my retirement choices. As a side note, in addition to my business background, I … [Read more...]
Myths From the Missus
January 22, 2013 by 33 Comments
Last week's article on traditions/superstitions started me thinking. It appears that there are readers out there who may want to know more along these lines - particularly more about some of the myths and mythology of the Philippines. Now, I don't claim to be an expert in any of these areas. I can only relay to you, dear reader, what I have heard and/or learned during my stay in the … [Read more...]
Mano Po
January 16, 2013 by 38 Comments
I am writing this article with a serious issue on my mind. For Christmas I wrote an article regarding the downfall of the children of America, and possibly other countries, losing the meaning behind the reason for the season of Christmas. This article is about the loss of respect given not only to our elders, but to everyone in general. I see it in the news on a daily basis. A young teen or … [Read more...]
Traditions & Superstitions
January 15, 2013 by 24 Comments
Since the start of the New Year, there has been considerable talk - both on-line and off-line - about traditions and superstitions of Philippine origin. Now, I'm as gullible as the next guy and I can believe or disbelieve any of the superstitions. Tradition, on the other hand, is something that requires a little respect from an "outsider." I've done a little research - both at home and on … [Read more...]
A New Year – A Fresh Start?
January 8, 2013 by 21 Comments
As I write this, the calendar on the wall is still of the Year 2012 variety. For good reason, too - this article is being written on New Year's Eve. While it will appear in print sometime early in the New Year, its composition is in the old. It takes time for the writing, editing and publishing to occur. But, of course, you knew that. There is still a lot to take care of today so that … [Read more...]
2013 Philippine Predictions
January 1, 2013 by 56 Comments
It's that time of the year again... a New Year is upon us! Today is January 1, 2013 here in the Philippines. You slow pokes in the USA and some other parts of the world will have to wait until tomorrow. With the New Year, that also means that it is time for me to prognosticate on what will be happening in the Philippines in the coming 365 days. Will I be right in 2013? No way to know … [Read more...]
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