Changes come and go in life. Some changes are good, some changes are bad. Some are neither good nor bad, just different. But, for sure, change is a constant thing. In recent years, because the worldwide economy has been faltering, many people have had to go without a raise in their salary. Wages have stagnated […]
What’s Up With ITINs?
Life has been pretty good these past few weeks, dear readers. There have been moments, however, when life takes an unexpected turn. The latest turn it has taken has me switching from my “Paul on Vacation” hat to my “Paul the Tax Accountant” hat! It caught me by surprise, but after taking a few minutes […]
Never Dangle Your Dongle
Last week during “End of an Epic” I glanced over the subject of dangling my Tattoo Dongle (By Globe) out of my window during a leading edge of a typhoon, which I recommend not doing in the future. As I said they are not water proof and they function very poorly when damp. The following […]
The End of an Epic
The phone rang last Saturday afternoon (29 June) the New Ole Honda is completed and Sir Paul, you may avail of your car today. Now I have already sent the article in to Sir Bob Martin of Mindanao Bob Fame that morning. So now my friends on LiP must start the week with another unfinished […]
The Saga is Ending?
25 June, and I’m starting the day answering comments here on LiP when around 0530 Mayang brings me a bagel with cream chasse and a cup of coffee. I smile and think to myself, this is just going to be another great day to be living in the Philippines. But one of the comments I […]
At Last We Rendezvous Again
Well it’s great to be back in the Live in the Philippines fold. Thanks for inviting me back, Bob. For those I know, hello there, good to see you again. For those who don’t know, you can read my previous Live in the Philippines articles here. So now that I am back and have written […]