Relationships
He doesn’t bring me flowers (anymore) at all!
He never brought me flowers. Even during our brief, whirlwind courtship, he never brought me any - not even a petal of a wilting rose - ever! The only thing I remember he gave me was barbecue from a sidewalk vendor, wrapped in brown paper bag - which he impishly handed me while […]
Anna Nicole Smith - a life wasted
Contributed by Louie Tacker
I feel compelled to write about this, although the story is not so fresh anymore. But I just want to go over some highlights.
I for one, have always been rather unimpressed with Anna Nicole Smith and any so called “Hollywood people.” (Please see related entry Stars or Snobs.) But when you live […]
Sugarfree for letting go
Stop… smell the flowers and let go of your cares and troubles…
Raising children entails a lot more than just looking into their physical well-being. It is as important to be involved with their emotional and psychological barriers while they grapple with growing up pains.
About three years ago, one of my children went through a very […]
Broken Pig
It’s the Year of the Pig… According to Chinese Lunar Calendar, it officially starts in February yet, but most non-Chinese have already declared so on January 1.
My high school best friend, Abeth, (short for Elizabeth) is opening a new store in Lingayen, the capital town of Pangasinan. Abeth is an ardent believer of feng shui […]
Mother and Daughter Look Alike Contest
HOW DO YOU THINK THEY WILL FARE IN A MOTHER & DAUGHTER LOOK ALIKE CONTEST?
Current mode: Vanity. Don’t worry, this does not occur often.
Tatay
This is my father. He is 86 years old. This photo was taken by Marco (in black and white mode) at the family house veranda last Christmas after we all shared the traditional family Christmas breakfast.
The day before Christmas, my Tatay was rushed to the hospital. He had profuse nose bleeding. It was found out […]
The Truly Married Woman
Each morning for 12 years, Ayo never failed to have Ajayi’s cup of tea ready at his bedside. She would wake up early, careful not to wake the man soundly sleeping beside her. And as he woke up - Ajayi was sure to find beside him his hot tea “just as he liked it - […]
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 […]
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 […]