“Paul; what are you beyond?” Embarrassment for one thing, in the past I know my overactive ego would have gone to extremes to cover my mistake. And I used to be pretty good at it. But in the last ten years, I just smile and render crisp Pinoy shoulders a shrug or a smartly delivered […]
The love of beef
I admit… I love beef. Good flavorful and tender beef. There is no meat better in my opinion. Problem is, it’s not easy to find “good beef” in the Philippines. I rarely eat beef though, because it is usually so tough, and virtually inedible here in the Philippines. A few years back, Feyma and I […]
Have you got a plan?
The events in Egypt over the past week and half or so should make one thing clear for expats, no matter where in the world they are living. What is it? If you are living in a country that is not your “home country” you probably need to have an “exit strategy.” What are you […]
Messy World
I was just sitting here in our office and thinking of what to write. I just overheard on the TV about the shooting incident in Tucson, Arizona. I just can’t imagine what’s in the brain on that shooter. My gosh, what is he angry about? If his life is so hard he should try living […]
Driving in the Philippines
A week or so ago, LiP writer, John Miele wrote an article about driving in the Philippines. He told how driving here is like swimming in a school of fish. Well, I have been driving here in the Philippines for nearly 11 years now, and to be honest, I have come to enjoy driving here! […]
Just a small gift on your departure!
Last week, there was a hearing in the Senate that brought about some shocking revelations. It all has to do with the financial dealings with the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), and their commanding personnel. Many people talk about corruption in the Philippines, and the testimony that came out put a little light on […]