After the War: Remember The Living

To see these boys together as responsible young men celebrating a baptism is worth remembering to tell a story down the road for Greg’s firstborn son initiation into Christianity. They grew up together, some studied at the same school, prayed … Continue reading →

Friendsgiving

Gotta have a heart. Lots and lots of heart. The turkey is saved this year. No pope’s nose for me. For the past years, I started a tradition with my neighbor to celebrate Thanksgiving, potluck style.  Since my next door … Continue reading →

Let me sleep

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Maud the dog. Pud the ginger cat. Maud worships Pud. They are BFF for life. They have a strong bonding relationship. Maud: Pud are you awake Pud: no response Maud: Do you love me? Pud: no response Maud: I love you! … Continue reading →

Second Day of Christmas – Just for today

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  Just for today, I will be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” He was right. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. I will chase … Continue reading →

Seeing with new eyes.

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Travelling to new places is to discover how friendship develops by seeing them with new eyes.

Sharing a house called Canada

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Tell me a story. It’s not a question, more of a request I asked the apple of my eyes , Mike, about the time he disappeared. Of course, it’s hard to get stories from him, instead I hear bits and pieces of … Continue reading →

Over the fence?

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I love her handwriting. My friend wrote this at the time when she started losing her mobility but not her mind. I found this note between the pages of a book when I was giving books away. The sunflower is … Continue reading →

Human Race

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  I am here, Jesse, where it seems there is only the dry sand and the wet blood. I do not fear so much for myself, my friend Jesse, I fear for my woman who is home, and my young … Continue reading →

Send in the Pope

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My girlfriend and I had a spat to a point that I said: “Do not speak to me unless you learn how to be less critical!” “I will listen to you when you have something good to say!” “Go away!” … Continue reading →

Oh I get by with a little help from a friend

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You’ve got a friend

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Came out of the office for coffee break and this is what I saw. A vision of loveliness. A perfect friendship. This is a rescue dog. Still young but too big for its age. The strongest tail, ever. Tail wagging, … Continue reading →

Fall Obsession

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What bonds me from the people who I work with is gardening. I am not a foodie person but when it comes to any types of planting, I can be very engaging socially. Gardening can become all too consuming and … Continue reading →

Everyone is a teacher

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Johnnie, my nephew, was asked to do an informal speech for the graduates.  It’s remarkable to hear what he shared with his classmates and being in a private Catholic school, everything is faith centered. “The amount of good because of … Continue reading →

Friendship

May your day be as calm as the cat and dog sleeping together.

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Cat friend vs Dog friend

“Cat’s motto: No matter what you’ve done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it.”

Can’t believe how humans were portrayed as cat and dog friend.  Hilarious.  Viewed over 17 million.
Enjoy.

Walk With Me

Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead.
Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.

~  Albert Camus

Image by:  The Blessing of Animal Companions
Quote from:  ME and the Boss

 

A Poem

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This poem is in memory of a long-time friend and it was written on the wall of her bedroom.  I call JGB, Mother of Perpetual Sorrow.  And this poem describes her the most.  I suppose, I learnt so much about … Continue reading →

DP: My Favorite – Click

“What’s the most time you’ve ever spent apart from your favorite person?  Tell us about it.” 

Apart?  I would rather reminisce the wonderful time we spent together.  Also, I have so many favorites. 

 

For example on Christmas time, my nephew I call “Jude Law” because he looks like “Jude Law” exclaimed on the top of his voice, in front of cousins, that he is my favorite.  Oh-oh … the third generations turned their eyes towards me.  If looks could kill, daggers being thrown at me and one said, I thought I am your favorite!  BASTED!  

When I have a one and one with my nephew or niece, I tell them, how’s my favorite?  I guess, for the younger generations, it has to be “one and only”.  Now, how can I teach them a lesson in life? 

There is one person that I see twice or three times a year: her birthday, my birthday and/or Christmas.  Heaven forbid, when there’s death in the family.  My childhood friend.  The minute we look at each other, we started giggling as if we were still in elementary days.  That’s just the chemistry we have.  We always laugh and giggle.  Even though we’ve gone through a lot of upheavals, we still manage to see the beauty in life, smile and then laugh. 

The last time we spent time together was on my birthday.  The way we Filipinos celebrate our birthday, we throw a party, at our expense.  We do not wait for anyone to remember our birthday.  I’m the only person on this world who would remember my birthday, so don’t expect them to remember it.  This way, no hard feelings, should they forget about it. 

Lunch on me I said to BFF.  Photo, please, as we asked the waitress.  “Are you sure you want me to take this picture? the waitress said.”  Yes, please, by complying with our wishes, we will reward you with more than 20% tip.  Click!

Happy Birthday to me – 2012