Thursday the 24th arrived, 0530 the ladies head to the market, the day is spent preparing the foods for the Annual Christmas Eve Party at my house. This tradition is a couple of decades old, whereas the entire family converges on our house and all presents are under our tree and the party will end […]
Merry Christmas to one and all!
It’s the time of the year again to celebrate the holidays. Which means a very busy month for us, with one of our online business. First offered right now on our online gift delivery, Santa can deliver gifts to a loved one here in the Philippines. A few days ago Bob was hired to deliver gifts to […]
My Favorite Time of Year
Every year I bemoan the yearly drive to the Mega SM Mall in San Fernando Pampanga. One and one half hours drive away. Do we have a New SM Mall in Olongapo? Why yes we do but it’s different in Pampanga as it was explained to me. My Daughter, granddaughter and Son-in-law Chris arrive at […]
Simbang Gabi means “Evening Mass”
For Filipinos who are Catholic, they will celebrate Simbang Gabi mean, meaning “night mass” or “evening mass” or “Misa de Gallo” (rooster’s mass). It is a nine day novena in honor of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ the Savior. It is celebrated by going to mass everyday from the 16th of December to Christmas eve December 24th. Most […]
It’s Christmas time again!
Well for all Christians all over the world it’s time to celebrate the holiday season again. Christmas is a time for celebration with family, friends and loved ones. For sure Christmas is one of the big festivities all over the world. For kids Christmas gifts sure to bring a big smile to everyone kids face. […]
Let there be light Bataan
The USNS Observation Island had just sailed from Pearl Harbor Hawaii in November 1997 after sitting in port spending two months in Honolulu. (That’s why I never quit that job) But as with all things it was time to earn our pay so we set sail for the coast of northern Russia to sit off […]