It started with my fascination with Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings which led me to being curious about other films of the same or related genre, which, in turn, led me to the online video posts of the premiere of Dune at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, which then led me to this intriguing… Read More »
Succession Season 3 is a must-see if you find the world of power, boardroom politics, obscene wealth, corruption, control and abuse, all rolled into one, is your cup of tea. If one could concoct a drink with the essences of all of the above, that nuclear-bomb of a drink would be a sure elixir to the world of… Read More »
If you have not seen Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings in the big screen yet, I strongly recommend that you do. While watching the eponymous movie, I realized how much I missed watching a movie in person in a physical theatre. And Shang-Chi is meant to be seen on the big screen, no doubt. That… Read More »
Soon, autumn will be upon us. This is my favorite season. The temperature is just right – not too hot and not too cold. Also, it seems that during the fall season, I find it conducive to reflection and for cooler and calmer heads to prevail. For many of us, it is also time to repot plants for… Read More »
In the last issue, I had waxed philosophical aside from nostalgic. This time, I am back to earth (so to speak) to share with you some of my latest finds online which you may (or may not) find worth your time and attention. In my case, they filled up my time with great joy and further knowledge, so… Read More »
Having to outlive your child is a terribly tragic event in anyone’s life. We all agree that one will not want to wish it upon anybody. But then life takes twists and turns which may not always be to our liking. Like in the case of a good friend whose child passed on over a year ago after… Read More »
If anyone watched the Television Special of the Filipino Heritage Council of Canada last Sunday dubbed “Filipino Canadians Celebrate Canada: Isang Pagdiriwang”, last Sunday June 27 on OMNI TV and/or the repeat airing of the TV Special last Tuesday, June 29, unmissable was the touching video created by 2 TCDSB kindergarten teachers Mei Wareham and Leanne Oca with… Read More »
For Filipino Canadians, and over 800,000 others like us. the celebration (albeit more subdued than pre-covid days ) of June as Filipino Heritage Month comes at a glorious time of the year – spring! The perfect time for new beginnings, a fresh start. A change which sometimes requires a paradigm shift which many people are resistant to. What… Read More »
In a statement by Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on the occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day last year 2020 — she said “Our diversity has shaped our society and our way of life. People from around the world have come to Canada, hopeful of having the same opportunities and experiences as all Canadians, and… Read More »
What a beautiful 1st day of spring it is today – March 20, 2021! Blue skies and bright sun. Still cold but the resplendent sun and sky makes a whole world of difference. Aware of the coming warmer days, I am looking forward to finally bring out my potted plants which have been “wintering” (or is it winterizing?)… Read More »