The Coconut tree is also called the tree of life. It is called this because it truly offers many health benefits and even life saving properties. There are literally dozens of benefits that can be derived from the coconut fruit and the tree itself. It can quench your thirst, it can offer you nutrition, it […]
Late Breaking News
Yes there is breaking NEWS about my New Old Honda that has been in the shop receiving bypass surgery at Doctor Kuya Greg’s shop for over a month. It’s not even close to being done. On the glass half full side, it’s cost me nothing so far, and I’ve not had to buy gas in […]
Seasons in the sun: The Winter years
May of 2000, we moved to the Philippines. We had planned this move for years, and finally it was happening. This was a time of great excitement in my life. Oh, it was exciting for my wife, Feyma, too, but probably more exciting for me, I would say. Feyma had not really wanted to move […]
I was caught off guard!
I was grocery shopping with my youngest son, Jared, today after registering him for the next school year Ateneo de Davao University. I promised him that I will buy him a drink as soon as we will be at NCCC mall. Which I did. NCCC just walking distance from Ateneo. While shopping we passed by an […]
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 […]
Seasons in the sun
Last week, I was riding the jeepney, on my way to go for a swimming session. I used to swim nearly every day for years, but got out of the habit when my swimming partner moved back to the States. I’ve been wanting to get back into the habit, because it is great exercise for […]