The number one emotion shown here must be jealously, the sad part is, it’s such a wasteful emotion, and they carry it with them wherever they go. I’ve witnessed families attempt to drag down a fellow member whom they feel has risen to high, and if they fail at that, then they’ll talk about them (Covered by […]
How far are you willing to go?
If you truly love somebody, how far are you willing to go in terms of making a sacrifice to improve their life? In recent weeks, I find myself facing that question. Over the past few years, I have become very close with one of my nieces. Her name is Nicole, and she is 6 years […]
I am Denguephobic
I’m not sure if there is such a word as “denguephobic” but if there is not there should be. I’m sure that most of you know what I mean when I use the “word” – I have a fear of dengue. Dengue Fever is a tropical disease that is caused by mosquito bites. It takes […]
It’s A Dogs Life
I’m drowning in Shih-Tzu, Dachshunds, Spitz and some Heinz 57 type dogs. It all started when I was a wee lad in Boston, My Aunt Helen showed up at our house one day with three French Poodles and said she was being transferred to Panama, and couldn’t take the dogs. My four brothers and I […]
Talk to your family
Lately, I have been burdened with a lot of bad news. I’m talking deaths of friends. As I told you a few weeks ago, I had one friend who recently killed himself. I have known several other expats here in the Philippines who have died of late, unfortunately. It seems that nearly ever week for […]
Ten!
Yes, it’s true… I am celebrating my 10th Anniversary today. Marriage? No. Birthday? No. Hmm… what could it be? Well, as of today, I have been living in the Philippines for 10 years! In many ways, they have been 10 long years. In other ways, they have flown by quickly. Some things about living in […]