When I greet most people a birthday greeting on Facebook, I like to point out that they have just completed a full rotation around the sun, and that day the next trip starts anew. Traveling at 24,000 MPH is exhausting, but it is one trip I’d never want to miss. I mentioned two weeks ago […]
Phil Health
After my March and April medical emergency and my release from hospital to home care in mid May I’ve left that subject alone and went back to normal writing (Hey Paul, how’s that working out for you?) But this week I feel the need to emote. I explained, since I’ve been under the care of […]
My heart is broken
I wrote this article yesterday, Sunday morning, and intended to publish it on the Thursday. However because of some events that happened, I’m going to post this early. I know today is Paul’s day here on LiP, but I’m sure you’ll understand why I’m posting this I am laying in a hospital bed right now […]
In The Wall
A couple of years ago during one of those multiple named Philippine (Or Chinese named) typhoons that roared through and knocked down three mango trees in my neighbor’s empty lot. I smiled at the time because nothing happened to our house. Time is the great equalizer because the tree in the back was ripped out […]
I’m not going to be an expat anymore
Yesterday, on Facebook, somebody made a comment and asked why I am an expat, and not an immigrant. I pointed him to this article, which I originally published in December 2010, so about 5 1/2 years ago. It is still very relevant today, and sums up the way I feel. So, I thought I’d re-share […]
Suki
Do you know what a “Suki” is? How about a “Suki Relationship”? It is something that is very important and beneficial if you plan to live in the Philippines. A Suki Relationship is the relationship between a customer and a trusted supplier. It is a relationship of mutual respect between these two people. If you […]