In February 1582: Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar which the world uses to mark the days of the year. Although the Gregorian calendar is named after Pope Gregory XIII, it is an adaptation of a calendar designed by Italian doctor, astronomer and philosopher Luigi Lilio. He was born around 1510 and died in […]
As the world turns!
You probably wonder why that’s the title for my article this week. Well, let me tell you the reason behind it. Today I went to the mall with Jean and our helper. We went there to buy stuff for our online business. As soon as we entered the mall I told Jean that I will meet […]
Stranger In The Night
Mayang (Mrs. Thompson) made her New Years Journey around the corner to her mother’s house a long hard five minutes away. This is a ritual we have observed for a couple of decades. Since I receive no joy from New Years Eve, and for the most part never had, even back to my youth. I […]
The Orange Taxi in Davao!
Yesterday my son Jared and I went to Gaisano mall. I had to do some errand for our other business since during the holidays the courier here were closed. Plus Bob and I had been out of town too for his Santa gig. I told Jean that we will met her at G-mall. At G-mall we […]
It’s well and Truly Over
Thursday the 24th arrived, 0530 the ladies head to the market, the day is spent preparing the foods for the Annual Christmas Eve Party at my house. This tradition is a couple of decades old, whereas the entire family converges on our house and all presents are under our tree and the party will end […]
Merry Christmas to one and all!
It’s the time of the year again to celebrate the holidays. Which means a very busy month for us, with one of our online business. First offered right now on our online gift delivery, Santa can deliver gifts to a loved one here in the Philippines. A few days ago Bob was hired to deliver gifts to […]