“Salamat naman” that the chaotic Year of the Tiger (2022) is over. From January 22 to February 9, the Chinese New Year is celebrated. Or maybe for 2 weeks, more or less. This year, we welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit – the symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. One of the best calming… Read More »
“Difficile est longum subito deponere amorem, / Difficile est, verum hoc qua lubet efficias. It is hard to abruptly shrug off a long-established love, / Hard, but this somehow you must do.” – Robert Galbraith, Lethal White. I see her but she doesn’t see me. I pass her by with her friends and classmates, but not a glance… Read More »
WARNING: My enjoying playing ‘devil’s advocate’ has been pointed out on many occasions—it makes for thought-provoking writing. I assume you are aware of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) having issued revised alcohol consumption guidelines. The new guidelines, released after a two-year research project funded by Health Canada, are shocking, which the media, not surprisingly, has… Read More »
The perils of being old(er) I watched Don Lemon’s interview with Clive Davis, Whitney Houston’s agent/record producer. He was 90 years old. I asked myself, would I be so lucky to be as smart and coherent as this man? There was no hint of him being a pre-boomer generation of older people. The man insists that retirement is… Read More »
Canadians love dogs and treat them as part of their family. Imagine all the time and effort going well into caring for these dogs. Never mind the expense of providing them with pet food, drugs and medical treatment when sick. Of course, they, too, need vaccinations to be healthy. All time of the day, in all kinds of… Read More »
PAALALA ni Edwin Esteba Kung ako man ay nagkamali Sa paghingi ng tawad hindi mag aatubili Sa kabutihan mo ako ay may isusukli Kung kinakailangan tanggapin ko na ako ay mali Wala naman perpektong tao Wala naman ipinanganak na santo Kaya kung nagkamali man ako Sana ay patawarin mo Hindi ako mapagtanim ng galit Oo minsan ang ulo… Read More »
No Easy Way to Say Goodbye. One day, I got the bad news that the father of my children who has been battling brain cancer is back in the hospital and prognosis was uncertain. So my boys promptly took off to Atlanta, Georgia where he now lives with his new family, to maybe have parting words with their… Read More »
Start giving this new year by supporting the incredible work that Plan International Canada has been doing to help keep girls in school, especially in countries where over 11 million girls are at risk of not returning to schools. Plan International Canada is working with communities across the globe in 75 countries, which includes the Philippines, to educate… Read More »
Good thoughts, good vibes. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Midway through January 2023 pa lang, pero may bisa pa rin ang Yuletide hangover! Sige, enjoy pa! Pasensiya na, ngunit nakikiisa ako sa mga naniniwala na ang diwa ng Pasko – pagmamahalan at pagpapahalaga sa isa’t-isa – ay nararapat na manatili sa isip at puso ng… Read More »
TITLE: Turbocharge Your LinkedIn Profile to Generate Job Opportunities “The power of visibility can never be underestimated.” – Margaret Cho (American comedian) Welcome to 2023! I hope this is the year you find an employer where you feel accepted and at home. A job seeker’s best compass is to prioritize finding where they belong. Think: “I’m not looking… Read More »