Thursday the 24th arrived, 0530 the ladies head to the market, the day is spent preparing the foods for the Annual Christmas Eve Party at my house. This tradition is a couple of decades old, whereas the entire family converges on our house and all presents are under our tree and the party will end […]
Merry Christmas to one and all!
It’s the time of the year again to celebrate the holidays. Which means a very busy month for us, with one of our online business. First offered right now on our online gift delivery, Santa can deliver gifts to a loved one here in the Philippines. A few days ago Bob was hired to deliver gifts to […]
My Favorite Time of Year
Every year I bemoan the yearly drive to the Mega SM Mall in San Fernando Pampanga. One and one half hours drive away. Do we have a New SM Mall in Olongapo? Why yes we do but it’s different in Pampanga as it was explained to me. My Daughter, granddaughter and Son-in-law Chris arrive at […]
A guided tour of Davao City
Carlos Celdran does Davao, Episode 1 During my years of living in the Philippines, I have lived in two different cities. We lived about 2 years in General Santos City, and for the past 14 years we have lived in Davao. I have to admit, I really consider myself to be a Dabawenyo now after […]
Simbang Gabi means “Evening Mass”
For Filipinos who are Catholic, they will celebrate Simbang Gabi mean, meaning “night mass” or “evening mass” or “Misa de Gallo” (rooster’s mass). It is a nine day novena in honor of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ the Savior. It is celebrated by going to mass everyday from the 16th of December to Christmas eve December 24th. Most […]
It’s Kinda Funny That Way
In November I wrote about a man I met and called him Mr. Missouri, but do to time limitations, I left out the flipside to the story. I’ll preface it by saying my circle of friends have all been married for quite awhile, which makes perfect sense as none of us is a kid anymore. […]