Today will be a big day in the Martin household. It’s kind of a long story, but I will just keep it short. I don’t think I have ever posted on this blog about this, but my oldest son, Chris, is mentally retarded. It is something that took many years for us to accept and […]
“Relatively peaceful” elections
Well, the elections are history. Now, it’s the vote counting that is going on. Remember last week I mentioned about it being a good idea for a foreigner to keep a low profile during the election season? Well, although all the votes have been cast, it is still a good idea to remain low key […]
How dangerous is the Philippines
Over the past few days, and even before that, some folks reading this site have expressed concerns about the dangers of living in the Philippines. So many people worry about the rates of murder being high here. I always get e-mails saying – “I’m white, I stick out like a sore thumb. Surely I’ll be […]
It’s a good time to keep a low profile
Elections in the Philippines are less than a week away. But, elections here are probably different from where you live, at least if you live in any first world country. Why? Elections here often bring violence. Serious violence. Death. Killings. Kidnappings. Bad stuff! It’s true. Many of you probably know that I I travel a […]
Be careful who you hang out with
The friends you choose have a big influence on your own attitude, don’t you think? I believe that it is certainly the truth. That is true here in the Philippines, or anywhere you live. A few days ago, I made a post on my Mindanao Blog about a meeting that I was going to be […]
Squatters creating problems?
As many of you may have seen a few days ago, when I made a post on the blog about housing options the question came up about how to control squatters if you buy property and are not present in the Philippines. Well, I am certainly not an expert, but let me tell you about […]