I was meeting an old friend on line. I think we’ve been friends with them for 5-6 years now. They are husband and wife, both are Filipinos in their early 70’s. They migrated to the States for over 30 years now. They live here in the Philippines part time. The wife just came back here […]
So it’s About “Time”
I know it’s a trick question or at least an oxymoron to include time and the Republic of the Philippines within the same sentence. For the most part time is your friend here in the Philippines as it passes at your speed and no one else’s. And the funny part about time here is, if […]
Josh and Rogelio
Manila is a tough place. It’s tough in many ways. Manila is a city of 20 Million, and is considered to be the most densely populated city in the world. Living in Manila is not easy, especially if you don’t have much in the way of finances. This is true whether you are a Filipino […]
I’ve Got Dessert
I was eating some ice cream the other day and got to thinking about something my Dad taught me 30 years ago. We had driven over to Tampa from Clearwater to a famous Steak House named Bern’s for dinner. The waiter brought the menu to my Father and he quickly went to the dessert section […]
You won’t like living in the Philippines
Some of the people reading this site are Filipinos. Probably a few more than that are foreigners who live in the Philippines. But, the vast majority of LiP readers are people who want to move to the Philippines. Many people looking to move here think that the Philippines is paradise. I have always written that […]
Down To the Wire
Beware the ides of March I commented last week, little did I know that it would jump up and bite me square on the butt. It was Friday the 15th I was puterin’ away as happy as a clam at a New England Clam Bake. Dumb as dirt and just a huntin’ and a peckin’ […]