Since I’m writing this and you’re reading this, means, we made it! We survived the Holiday Season and 2009. Down comes the tree to be stowed away for 8 more months. And I’m reminded of something that happened, after New Years on a ship I was on. Two weeks prior to Christmas the Chief Engineer […]
Bro, Ikaw ang star ng Pasko
Every year during the Christmas Season, the Philippine Television Network, ABS-CBN always seems to come up with an original Christmas song to play on it’s various stations. Each year, the song is sang by all of the stars that appear on ABS-CBN. Not just actors, but the newscasters and other personalities on the network, and […]
The 21st Century Bargirl
Many foreigners who come to visit, or even to live in the Philippines are into the whole “girlie bar” scene. Many areas all around the Philippines feature bars where girls dance, either naked or semi-naked. I’ve been to such places, as have most men. For me, though, I’ve never really been a big patron of […]
Is Pay for view worth it?
When pigs fly, could be my answer to that question. Sunday 15 November, I sat down to watch the Pacquiao Cotto fight, l phoned Dream Satellite and booked the big event well in advance. I asked “What time does the main event starts here in the Philippines?” “8am sir”, the tiny voice responded to my […]
They’re Only Seven Once
Why is the seventh birthday so important? I’ll never fully understand the why of it, and I decided to be quite and go along with. It’s Mid September sitting at my kitchen, and those discussing the planned party are, 1 Great Grandmother, 2 Grandmothers, 1 Mother, 1 Grand Daughter (soon to be seven) Plus 1 Father, […]
I’m thinking of starting smoking!
Are you a smoker? If so, how often do you smoke? I would have to say, regardless of whatever you might think or hear, smoking, I believe, is very good for you. It tastes good too! . What do you think? Oh, wait! You think I’m talking about smoking cigarettes? Cigars? Ha ha… no, I’m […]