I was just remembering a friend that died a few years ago now. He was dear to me and Bob because his half brother really is so close and the best friend of Bob here, that they treat each other like true brothers. He is so close that I felt that I had 2 husbands. […]
The Wedding
A story of success in the Philippines, the Sanguyo family started in Bulacan growing vegetables and selling them at the local market. Later as their lives improved my Balae (The father of my son-in-law Chrisanto or Chris for short) branched off and started supplying the markets of Olongapo and Bulacan with fresh fruits and vegetables […]
A Small Act of Kindness
The New Old Honda update: it’s still in the shop, awaiting parts from Mega Manila, maybe next week, or a good chance not. I rented a car this week for a few days to accomplish a few of the mundane tasks required for day to day living here on the mountain. So what’s new with […]
Dear Feyma “I will be a Ninong”
Hi Feyma, I will be attending a family wedding in Davao in the spring, and will be one of the Ninongs. As a westerner, I am researching what that means, but cannot really get a good handle on what is expected of it, especially coming from the west. Can you give me some short concise […]