I was thinking of death lately because a few close family of mine died in April and one in July. Some were my cousins that I just met a few times in my life. But 2 that were close to my family were my cousins who died last April and a dear person to me […]
It Happens Every Year
My Granddaughter Heather Colleen Sanguyo’s Birthday is what happens, now I know this isn’t a Nation Holiday, but its right up there with the biggies. Well, that is, as far as I’m concerned. Monday the 3rd of October she turned nine. This presented a bit of a problem for me as Toy’s “R” Us is […]
Believe it or Not! A toddler starts smoking!
I was watching TV and they showed this 2 year old kid from Indonesia who’s smoking 4o cigarettes a day. I just could not believe it. But when I searched on YouTube it’s there. It really struck me that it’s been going on here in the Philippines too. Only thing I never saw as young […]
That’s it, I’m finished!
Today is a milestone day for me. I truly have mixed feelings about it. In many ways, I am very happy. In other ways, it makes me sad. I have come to the end of an era in my life. What am I talking about? In August 2007, I met Bebe Metillo for the first […]
You don’t see much change in the Philippines
Recently, my friend Randy visited the Philippines. He was in Davao. I hope he had a good time while he was here. After returning to the States, Randy wrote an article on his site about Change in the Philippines. Randy made a point that is very true, change is not very common in the Philippines. […]
Dear Feyma: “I want to retire there in the RP”
I will share with you an email from somebody who is wanting to retire here but because of the bad economy all over the world she has to put the thinking of retirement on hold and try to work harder and longer. I’m pretty sure a lot of our readers can relate to this. “Dear […]