Every year I bemoan the yearly drive to the Mega SM Mall in San Fernando Pampanga. One and one half hours drive away. Do we have a New SM Mall in Olongapo? Why yes we do but it’s different in Pampanga as it was explained to me. My Daughter, granddaughter and Son-in-law Chris arrive at […]
It’s Kinda Funny That Way
In November I wrote about a man I met and called him Mr. Missouri, but do to time limitations, I left out the flipside to the story. I’ll preface it by saying my circle of friends have all been married for quite awhile, which makes perfect sense as none of us is a kid anymore. […]
Calling Doctor Wak-Wak
Before we go into any real depth on this subject, you should be informed that all medical services performed by any neighborhood Dr. Wak-wak are not covered by any medical insurance up to and including PhilHealth or Obamacare (If still in the US). Their services are strictly cash. So don’t bother filing any claim. Dr. […]
Only Time Will Tell
The Harbor Point Mall on Subic Freeport now has a New Pancake House, Mayang and I both like it as they cater to both the Filipino and American tastes in breakfast and the service is great. (This advertisement is over) Well not for everybody is happy with it, in a nearly empty restaurant (It just […]
Let there be light Bataan
The USNS Observation Island had just sailed from Pearl Harbor Hawaii in November 1997 after sitting in port spending two months in Honolulu. (That’s why I never quit that job) But as with all things it was time to earn our pay so we set sail for the coast of northern Russia to sit off […]
Tippecanoe and New Tile Too
In the frenzy preparing to put up her Christmas decorations Mayang noticed that some of the tiles on the front of the house were separating from the wall due to rain seeping behind them during the last six rainy seasons, which means it lasted a lot longer than I ever thought they would. To me […]