With the new technology, those so-called Baby Boomers, those seniors in our midst, are now forced to learn everything online. Of their little knowledge of navigating cyberspace, most of the time, they have been victimized by scams. While writing this piece, a friend back home asked me if I knew someone from the Philippine National Police because her… Read More »
“But God gives to it the body that He plans and sees fit, and to each kind of seed a body of its own” – 1Corinthians 15:38. “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” – Gospel of Matthew 26:39. I hear Him clearly,… Read More »
Summertime and the living is easy, says the song. School is out, and fun is in – sums up summer. Every break in our routine existence is always a welcome break – be it just a long weekend. Christmas, Spring and most especially the long Summer break is something we all look forward to. To prod us along,… Read More »
We can describe them as a “one-stop shop” where one finds everything he needs. Aside from regular restaurants, where there is dining in and takeout stuff, there is a section for grocery items—mostly goods from the Philippines. That’s good because these Filipino goods are seldom found in some groceries in Toronto. There is also a way to send… Read More »
Summer is here and Pinoys have never been so busy, a cheerful note! I’d like to think that the people who always seem to be occupied are the peeps who are highly skilled and talented, and want to take every task which they know they can accomplish. Just attended the Extravaganza at Vaughan and got overwhelmed at… Read More »
A Retrospective of Mother’s 100th How many of us will get to say “Happy Birthday” to a 100-year-old? I am proud to say I did for the first time in 76 years! That’s why I persevered and stayed beyond the cooler month of March into the heat of May to greet my mother on her hundredth year, May 18,… Read More »
“But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man/ That he didn’t, didn’t already have” – Lyrics from Tin Man by America. “A shy man no doubt dreads the notice of strangers, but can hardly be said to be afraid of them. He may be as bold as a hero in battle, and yet have no self-confidence… Read More »
Thanks ELVIS, you’ve made SIN CITY more hip, fabulous and popular after you made that film with Ann Margaret with that title – the phrase added glitter and pomp. Actually, Las Vegas was given its name in the early 1800s by a Spanish explorer named Rafael Rivera. Explorers would often stop in the area to get water when… Read More »
The baby boy you brought into the world, suckled, lovingly cared for, stared at adoringly for hours whilst he was sleeping, stayed the night up for when he was sick and you were so worried, praying he’d get well soon? That one who ran up to you whenever he was hungry, hurt, unhappy, or just wanted something? Yes,… Read More »
I was intrigued by an article by Eleanor Pinugu’s UNDERCURRENT, “Panata,” and the challenges of modern faith,” Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 10, 2023. She relates her grandfather’s “Panata” ( Religious Pledge ) of providing free meals to his fellow farmers on Holy Thursday. The grandmother and seven children were all involved in preparing morning dishes and distributing… Read More »