Anybody who has been reading this site for much time at all is aware that I take lessons in the Cebuano language, and that my teacher is Bebe Metillo. Bebe and I are quite close, and I really consider her like a sister. In addition to teaching me the language, Bebe also teaches me cultural […]
Usama bin Laden and his Philippine Connection
As I am sure every reader knows, Usama bin Laden is dead. He deserved it, many times over. The only thing that could have made me happier is if it had happened sooner than it did. I must say, I was a bit dismayed by the way some of my countrymen celebrated rather than simply […]
Does NAIA give a crap?
I saw a piece of news over this past weekend that was rather shocking to me. Apparently, a website called the Guide to Sleeping in Airports did a survey recently. In this survey, Manila’s International Airport, NAIA or Ninoy Aquino International Airport, was ranked as the 5th worst airport in the world. Honestly, I am […]
Craving for the simple life
Yesterday, when Feyma wrote about The Good Old Days, it was an article that I really enjoyed, and also made me think. What did I think about? Well, I thought about the simple life. I also thought a lot about my wife and the kind of life she has seen, and how that affects who […]
Strawberries and Dreams
Last week, Feyma, the kids and I took a day trip up to Bukidnon to see our old friend, Father Franco Uras. Father Franco is an Italian Priest who lives in Buda, which is right on the Bukidnon/Davao border. We have known Father for years now, and we always enjoy spending a day visiting with […]
Sleeping in the Philippines
Sleeping in the Philippines? Sounds kind of boring! I want to talk about something a little more exciting! Well, I am sure you do. But, stop and think about it. Sleeping is something that we must all do. Some sleep more than others, but we all must sleep. In fact, we probably sleep more than […]