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Friday, February 8, 2008
The German spring always evoked in poets and romantic writers, emotions of youth. In Germany, it was the time when the flowers began to grow and nature began to bloom. I also remember the most expected time after weeks and months of cold and grey weather.
It was also the time, when Rizal observed the same [...]
Thursday, February 7, 2008
“Though often maligned these days and at times sweetly deserving it, politicians just same need to be loved by all of us. And yes, at all times, not only from time to time!” This is an excerpt of a Guest Editorial of a Catholic priest in a daily five years ago. I kept it. And [...]
Saturday, February 2, 2008
I asked already: Why Rizal chose to study in Heidelberg, instead of Berlin or other German places? Was it the beauty of the place Heidelberg? Or was it the known and glorious achievements of the old university of Heidelberg? Rizal developed really a desire for professional growth in Heidelberg. At any rate, Rizal’s decision to [...]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long on the wine, those who go in search of mixed wines? Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
It should be now as I learned from other Philippinos and expats? Mmh, this reminds me of several comments (and complains) of different expats, who really miss winter here in the Philippines. At my first glance, I thought, they are just kidding.
I am staying in the Philippines now since more then nine years and I [...]
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Since I live in the Philippines as an expat, I observed innumerable religion directions. Tune in your cable TV and experience almost 15 different channels (and directions) only here in Davao City.
Religion - the belief in supernatural power, which governs universe; religion - the recognition of God as an object of worship; religion - the [...]
Friday, January 25, 2008
Regular readers of this blog and, of course, my friends know, that I enjoy living in the Philippines as an expat since nine years without any regrets. From time to time I meet other expats - not only from my home country Germany. Last week I had a talk with an American friend, who “tries” [...]
Thursday, January 24, 2008
I must confess, that I am an admirer of Jose Rizal since long time. I learned a lot of him during my time in Berlin together with my mentor Father Gene Bacareza.
One of the German scholars and scientists whom Rizal befriended was Dr. Alexander Schadenberg, who became his very personal friend. Schadenberg took great interest [...]
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Discussions about Philippine tourism, democracy and the image of this wonderful country are again heating up. For me, it’s not new. As I stated in one comment of Bob’s write ups: I remember all those things already from the 1980s and 1990s. And how was Bob’s very true answer: “We might not see any changes [...]
Sunday, January 20, 2008
“The dawn is not far. Spain opens the east for her beloved Philippines, and times are changing, and I am positive that more are being done than we imagine.” - Dr. Jose Rizal, Philippines.
To be honest, I really got surprised at the first time to learn and know everything about Jose Rizal and his relations [...]
