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 […]
Good rage!
I just did something, which ordinarily I would not consider a good thing, but this time, well, I think that what I did, and the way I did it was just right. What did I do? I got mad at our maid. I did it in a sort of different way, though. Lately, we have […]
Help! I can say more things than I understand!
In a country like the Philippines where many languages are spoken, there are often interesting issues in relation to language. Often times, when we are talking with a Filipino, we will learn that they have some experience in spending time in a different region. For example, you are talking with Carlo and he mentions that […]
Talking with DJ
As I told you in an article earlier this week, Feyma, the kids and I were down in General Santos last week for the wedding of a niece. Before going to the wedding, we had a chance to visit with some family members for a while. I got a chance to talk with one of […]
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 […]