Bambit

The lesser evil?

The lesser evil?

I had earlier confessed to having taken sibutramine (past tense), but I stopped because there were other more important things on the budget, like food. I’m not kidding. I am at a point in my life when exercise is a luxury I cannot indulge in and that making myself look good takes the back end [...]

Aging rockstar that never was

Aging rockstar that never was

No this is not some aging rockstar that they’re bringing back because it’s the “in” thing. This is not a has-been-Carole-King-wannabe coming out of hibernation to sing with James Taylor at a reunion concert. This is not someone trying to be hip trying to be Carly Simon trying to be cute while trying to figure [...]

Happy Birthday Kuya Maui!

Happy Birthday Kuya Maui!

16 years ago today he was the one in the bassinet. I was separated from him for two years, and then he became my baby again when he was eight years old. It’s been eight years since he joined me here in Manila, and he was twelve when he became Kuya Maui. He dotes on [...]

No Warranty

No Warranty

This was one of the writings on the wall at Kape Tasyo where Bunso and Eva’s wedding was held. We’re still putting together an online album for that, but I thought this was appropriate for any similar occasion. Love may think that marriage is the warranty certificate that assures the buyers that should anything go [...]

Behind the camera

Behind the camera

Off from work again tomorrow, to attend brother-in-law Rowley’s wedding. That’s two 4-day work weeks for me in a row (was out Friday last week too for something less auspicious but required time away from the office nevertheless). That is something that should appeal to a few House Representatives who are pushing for a 4-day [...]