Keep your head (version 1.0)
This is probably the most interesting rendition of the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. Although the poem, in the words of the author himself, “had been printed as cards to hang up in offices and bedrooms; illuminated text-wise and anthologised to weariness,” I think it’s the best advice that can be given in these violent [...]
Anticipating growing old (again)
Now that my birthday is just a couple of weeks away I am considering the best (and most affordable) birthday gift I could buy for myself (advanced happy birthday me!).
A new laptop? Yeah, dream on. My choice from an array of womens gold watches? I prefer the outdoor kind. A new outfit from British India? [...]
Cell Tower Leases may be Good Business
Globe has been the usual target of bombings and arson by the NPA in the Bicol region, reportedly for its refusal to pay so-called revolutionary taxes to the communist movement.
Two months ago the same fate befell the Globe and Sun Cellular towers in Sorsogon, for very much the same reason—non payment of revtax. I am [...]
She can cook, but can she clean?
I can’t clean the house enough to save my life. I have always acknowledged that, because back when I had this illusion that I could keep a house spic and span I almost collapsed from over exhaustion.
I did try a few times, without help from other humans, to maintain a house for myself and an [...]
Almost over
Summer break in the Philippines is almost officially at an end. Students will be trudging back to school next week and responsible parents, guardians, doting grandparents and vigilant yayas will be waking up at dawn to get their kids ready for the task.
