In the time I been submitting my ramblings to LiP, I’ve noticed a vast difference from when I used to Post on the RAO Subic web site, on that site there was no reader feedback, except at beer joints, when someone would comment, but that was face to face, and if the comment was rude, […]
The month of living dangerously
Back in 1982 Mel Gibson starred in a movie called “The Year of Living Dangerously.” As I recall, I saw the movie once sometime in the 90’s, although I believe I came in on the movie a bit late. Basically, the plot of the movie was set around a group of expats who were in […]
A few things I’ve learned
Yes, today’s article will look at a few things I’ve learned over the past couple of weeks, and it will also contain an announcement toward the end of the article. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been working on a new project, the thing that will be part of the announcement below. As […]
Paradise? NOT
I’ve been living back here for over 10 years now. I can really totally understand the people that want to retire here to wait until later, when they have money for retirement. For me it would be better at least you have the security in case the plan you made before coming doesn’t work out. […]
You can’t win
Since I’m one of the last few hundred smokers left on earth, and I still use a Zippo lighter, as I have since 1964. As a matter of fact, it’s the reason I smoke, the sound and smell of a Zippo is beyond compare. I have a collection of Zippo’s, more than a hundred I’ve […]
Can’t we all just get along?
Yes, those are the words that Rodney King is famous for. Today, though, I am using those words in an expat context. It’s not about living in the Philippines. It’s not (so much) about being American. What it is about is being an expat – a person who lives in a country other than where […]