This first part is from Feyma. Wow, 23 years ago on the 9th of August Bob and I said our “I DO’s”. Another year to create precious memories together. I just can’t believe it that it has been that long ago already since we became husband and wife. We were both in our 20’s then. Him […]
Out and About
Every week or so I must travel off the mountain to head to The Big “PO” (Olongapo City) and not for the fun reasons like lunch/supper with friends, or lunch and a movie with my bride, but important stuff like shopping, renewing official papers licenses tags paying bills oh you get the picture. Most of […]
Retire Young in the Philippines — But What About My Children
Just recently I have been writing some articles aimed at US military retirees, pointing out the fact that unlike the USA environment, where a military retirement is actually just a license to get another job, a military family can actually retire (as in not have a job) and live in the Philippines. But What About […]
Another unending cycle of problems here in the Philippines!
I was just browsing my wall on Facebook. One message caught my eyes. Just reading the story brought some thoughts in me. The never ending cycle of family problems that goes on here in the Philippines. It’s a story and revelation of a family problem with the property that was left behind by the parents. The […]
Nothing Happened
This is so true, septic tanks, cars and dongles and birthdays this month of July, and here it is the last week of the month and so far nothing has happened. That’s right not a dang thing has reared up to bite me. I find myself rambling through the house waiting for the hammer to […]
The shoe is on the other foot
I’ll tell you one of the biggest problems we have in the Philippines, and it’s a problem that I don’t recall ever being specifically addressed here on LiP or on other Philippine related websites either. Shoes. Feet. Big feet. Small shoes. If the shoe fits, wear it! If the shoe doesn’t fit… well, there may […]