A little over 2 years ago I posted a story (The unexpected company) of these 2 young girls named Arnie & Irish who were at our gate asking for our recyclable plastic bottles. My kids not only gave them the plastic bottles, they also fed those kids. We even brought those kids to the dentist. So […]
A personal note!
I’m writing and sharing about our personal life story of Bob and myself. It’s almost time for our 24th year wedding anniversary. I was just pondering what to write this week, and it hits me while getting something in Bob’s wallet. He wants me to check on something for him and I had to get his […]
What’s for lunch?
A friend of mine recently stopped by at the house. Michael is from Israel, but lives in Davao City now. Michael has been a LiP reader for a number of years, and we originally met 2 or 3 years ago when he visited Davao City. When Michael was at the house, we both got a […]
Where Can She Get a Divorce? Will She Pick Your Pockets Clean?
Here’s an interesting comment which just came in to my recent article about where a foreigner can get a divorce if s/he marries in the Philippines. This reader has quite a few questions, certainly enough to break down his comment and make a full-fledged article to answer at least some of his concerns. Here’s his […]
Mail Delivery in the Philippines – EAM
Well, last week we didn’t have a Podcast, because I had a special announcement about my new website, Expat Island, so it’s nice to be back again with another podcast! By the way, if you enjoy the Podcast, or if you think that there is need for improvement, could you please go leave an honest review […]
Who to ask when moving here?
When moving here try to ask people that know a lot about the PI. I’ve been hearing lots of foreigners asking Filipinos abroad of what would they think of the Philippines now? To think a lot of those Pinoys that live abroad never been back here for ages. Then of course their opinions of the […]