Have you guys been reading or hearing on Philippine news TV? Regarding one of the big celebrities here in the Philippines wanting to marry his girlfriend. Why would that be a problem? The guy, he is 60 years old and the girl is 16 years old. To be honest I think if the girl was […]
Can you learn something from a dustpan?
Over my years of living here, I have experienced a fair amount of learning. I have learned things that have helped me live a happier life. I have learned that sometimes pride can get in our way of being happier, and even being smarter. One thing that I feel I have really learned is that […]
The Expat Enigma
Have you heard of the Expat Enigma? Don’t worry, I haven’t either, in fact, I just made it up. It is, though a very real thing, something that just never really had a name until now. Firstly, what is an enigma? Some people might not know, especially if English is not your first language. An […]
Wheelchair access in the Philippines
I was just watching TV at our bedroom and in the show they had someone on a wheelchair. So that really got me thinking of how the people here on a wheelchair go from their day to day lives. I mean not a lot of establishments here that were so accessible by them. I’ve seen […]
What’s Up With ITINs?
Life has been pretty good these past few weeks, dear readers. There have been moments, however, when life takes an unexpected turn. The latest turn it has taken has me switching from my “Paul on Vacation” hat to my “Paul the Tax Accountant” hat! It caught me by surprise, but after taking a few minutes […]
Retire Young in the Philippines — But What About My Children
Just recently I have been writing some articles aimed at US military retirees, pointing out the fact that unlike the USA environment, where a military retirement is actually just a license to get another job, a military family can actually retire (as in not have a job) and live in the Philippines. But What About […]