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 […]
Listen to the Old Kano
Those young whippersnappers show no respect for old age, wisdom and treachery. A prime example is after I returned home from my fun trip to hospital, we (the whole family) were sitting in the front yard talking about how damn hot the weather was. So hot that it was a chore for me to even […]
Nothing On TV?
Note from the Editor: He’s back! Yep, Paul Thompson has been missed and today is his re-appearance here on LiP! You should not expect that you will be seeing him weekly from here on out, give him a chance to heal from his sickness! But, Paul will be continuing to make a comeback as he […]
Bourdain does Manila
Most readers are probably familiar with a Chef named Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain, as far as I know, is less of a chef these days, but used to be. Now, he is more of a TV guy and a food eater. Instead of cooking, he usually eats what other people cook. I can’t blame him, if […]
Tuesday Afternoon
Here in the Philippines there is never much talk about space in relationships, unlike in the Western World, where it becomes a demand. How many times have you heard: “I need my space?” How much more space does your lady friend need? I was a merchant seaman gone for 4-6 months at a time, now […]
Entertainment Options
2016 has, unexpectedly, turned into a year of options in the Martin household. Entertainment options! About a month ago, Aaron wrote an article about how Netflix was launching in the Philippines. At first, we didn’t think much about it, and didn’t even consider signing up. Well, they did launch in the Philippines, I believe it […]