Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of getting together with two friends from the States. Both of these friends are likely to be known by long time LiP Readers. First, back in June through August or so, Kevin Smith visited the Philippines with his wife and children. Kevin was one of […]
Do you like Sports?
While watching the Baseball Playoffs in October, I got to thinking about sports, and some of the games that are played and enjoyed around the world and shown on ESPN here in the Philippines. In one of my articles I foolishly made a prediction about the outcome of the Baseball World Series. And now that […]
It’s that time of year again
Yes, as the title says, it’s that time of year again, holiday time. Today, US time, is Thanksgiving in the USA. It’s the day after Thanksgiving here in the Philippines, although actually Thanksgiving is not celebrated here in the Philippines, obviously. Thanksgiving is an American holiday, commemorating the arrival of the first Pilgrims in the […]
Hey, where’s my change?
Back when we lived in the States, often times Feyma and I would go grocery shopping together. I have, pretty much ever since we have been married, been self employed and worked from our house, so my schedule is flexible. With having a very flexible work schedule, we just enjoyed doing the shopping together. Naturally, […]
Why Do You Kick Out Your Kids?
The other Sunday I was over to my Mother-in-law’s house for lunch, one of my brother-in-law’s asked me “Why Americans don’t let their children live with them, and force them to move out on their own?” This is from a man who has his son and his son’s wife, plus the son’s wife’s sister and […]
Exploring the neighborhood
One of the things I enjoy about moving into a new part of town is that it gives the opportunity to do a bit of exploring, and finding new things about the City where I live. I have been starting to do some walking around the neighborhood, and I’m liking what I see as I […]