November 2006

To infinity and beyond…!

“Baby… how much do you love me?” I used to ask my daughter when she was about four years old.
In answer, she would get up, raise her right arm, form a fist with her tiny hand, and shout out: “I love you, Mama - TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!”
Oh, the sweet memories. I smiled as I […]

Mama’s boy

I remember when my first born son was in high school, he would be very upset every time his dad and I dropped by to pick him up after school, or - whenever I made unannounced visits to talk to his teachers or the principal to see how he was doing in his studies. I […]

Ear infection

For two days now, I haven’t been feeling well. It started last Saturday night when I was watching TV in the bedroom and as I got up after lying on one side for a long time, I felt this uncomfortable ‘deafened’ sensation on my left ear. I thought it would go away after a while. […]

Family reunion

My family and relatives who have gone to life beyond must forgive me for not going to visit their tombs this All Souls’ Day. Typhoon Paeng left floodwater residues in some areas in my hometown, and the cemetery was not spared. And if there is one thing that can make me shriek and feel sick […]