This morning, I got a private message on Facebook. It was from an old friend. His name is Mike. Mike and I were friends back when I lived in the States. Like me, Mike’s wife is from the Philippines. My wife was also close friends with his wife. As couples, we were very close with […]
Paul; You Don’t Know Everything
If you think about it for more than a minute you’ll note that for the most part the workers you encounter here in the Philippines are some very hardworking non-complaining people, In the states with the exception of the bartender at the Gentleman’s Club, most American workers moan and groan about how hard they have […]
“ATRAS” “going backwards”
As Gomer Pyle used to say; “Surprise-Surprise!” In February 2014 I mentioned that the New Old Honda was out of my life and a new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 had replaced it. It was a sad time because the adventures of the New Ole’ Honda were a staple here on LiP as something was always happening […]
Pump Up the Volume
A daily cacophony of sounds, Jeepneys downshifting and their brakes squealing, Trike’s roaring along with the baffles removed from their exhaust thinking it will save them gas. Kids; as school get out heading home and whooping and hollering in excitement. Dogs barking whenever you pass the compound gate, roosters whenever they damn well feel like […]
Guest appearance on the Nomad Capitalist
If you like the subject matter here on LiP, you really should be reading The Nomad Capitalist which is done by my good friend, Andrew Henderson. Andrew is truly a nomadic person, you just never know where he will be from one day to the next. Andrew travels the world looking for good information for […]
Something I overheard on the jeepney ride!
One of the good things about riding jeepney, you can definitely hear different and interesting stories about life and to even sounding gossipy. LOL. Well, on one of my ride on the jeepney. I heard some interesting conversation between 3 ladies. That’s one thing about riding jeepney you will see people from different walks of life. I’ve […]