When we brought the kittens home, Pepper was just a bit larger and rounder than Salt. That was almost two months ago. Pepper is now much fatter than Salt although, from … [Read more...]
Homemade flavored iced tea
May 21, 2007 By 19 Comments
If I can't stop complaining about the heat this summer, it's because there's still too much to complain about. Often, I feel I'm going to wither -- literally. There seems to … [Read more...]
Street sign
May 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A street sign I wish to see in all the streets in the Philippines. … [Read more...]
Yellow orange gumamela (hibiscus)
May 20, 2007 By 7 Comments
Did you know that the gumamela (hibiscus) flower is used to shine shoes in India? All photos were taken by Sam at Balay Indang. … [Read more...]
A family that takes photos together…
May 20, 2007 By 9 Comments
Photos we took. Election day. U.P. Diliman. A black cat. The paparazzi scared it away. … [Read more...]
Fish fillet and vegetables in sour cream
May 19, 2007 By 12 Comments
Some cooked dishes just aren't photogenic. This one, for instance. It just looks like a scramble of cream and veggies. But, as with many things, it isn't a good idea to judge … [Read more...]
Citronella and insect repellent lotions
May 19, 2007 By 11 Comments
Sam was born in 1992, the year of the infamous 16-hour-a-day brownouts. The brownout problem was not solved until over a year later. Needless to say, we lived in the company … [Read more...]
U.P.’s Sunken Garden on election day
May 18, 2007 By 1 Comment
The Sunken Garden of the U.P. Diliman campus is located within the academic oval. It is surrounded by the Main Library building, the College of Law (Malcolm Hall), the Student … [Read more...]
Creating rounded corners and drop shadows with GIMP
May 18, 2007 By 5 Comments
Photography as an art has many aesthetic elements. Photo blogging has many aesthetic elements too. First, you want your photos to stand out. Hence, it's best to use neutral … [Read more...]
The roving kitten
May 18, 2007 By 6 Comments
A few weeks ago, my husband was talking about buying collars for our Persian kittens -- the kind with tags that contain the pet's name as well as the name of its owner and his … [Read more...]
Causes of the common cold and other old wives’ tales
May 18, 2007 By 24 Comments
An hour or so before midnight, I was posting entries in my photo blogs when, all of a sudden, it rained. I ran to retrieve the sinampay but I was too late. In the process, my … [Read more...]
Small screens: iPod Nano and Samsung SGH-E530 cell phone
May 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When my daughters started showing interest in photography, a photo-journalist friend told me: Let a child handle a camera and he will take the most interesting … [Read more...]
Chocolate – pinipig balls inspired by Magnolia’s pinipig crunch
May 17, 2007 By 21 Comments
Filipinos who grew up, or who reside, in the Philippines will know what I mean by 'Magnolia's pinipig crunch'. Filipinos who grew up abroad might not. I don't expect too many … [Read more...]
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