It seems that not ever flower that grows on water is a water lily flower. And it seems, furthermore, that there is a botanical difference between a lotus flower and a water … [Read more...]
Japanese Garden, Caliraya
April 12, 2010 By 18 Comments
On the morning of Maundy Thursday, after failing to get accommodations near the Pagsanjan Falls, we decided to head back to the town of Kalayaan for lunch at Exotik … [Read more...]
A Lenten re-enactment?
April 10, 2010 By 6 Comments
During Lent, there are re-enactments of the Passion of the Christ. People dress up as Jesus, the apostles, Mary and Roman soldiers and they walk on the streets complete with … [Read more...]
A family obsession
April 9, 2010 By 12 Comments
I've heard other parents say that when kids enter their teenage years, organizing family outings become problematic as teeners tend to prefer to be with their friends -- … [Read more...]
Culture, art and architecture: inside two churches in Laguna
April 9, 2010 By 10 Comments
Call me strange but old buildings fascinate me. One reason why I am so enamored with the setting of the Harry Potter books. You know, Hogwarts Castle. If someone gave me a … [Read more...]
I don’t think Andrew Zimmern saw him
April 8, 2010 By 4 Comments
When chef and television personality Andrew Zimmern came to shoot an episode of Bizarre Foods in the Philippines, he visited the Balaw-balaw Restaurant in Angono, Rizal where … [Read more...]
I bought horses and they are beautiful
April 7, 2010 By 10 Comments
When we drove south last week, I came upon a group of eight horses that I immediately fell in love with. I bought them all. It was tempting to go online with my iPhone and … [Read more...]
Carabao, the water buffalo, not Erap’s English
April 5, 2010 By 24 Comments
In October 2007, Sam took the photo below somewhere in Bulacan through the open window of our moving car. Just about everywhere we go, when I see a carabao in the rice … [Read more...]
The road to Pagsanjan
April 2, 2010 By 21 Comments
Before dawn yesterday, we left on a road trip. The plan was to drive to Paete and then to Pagsanjan via the Teresa-Tanay-Morong road. We'd check in at some hotel in Pagsanjan, … [Read more...]
It got too small before someone told me the moon was out tonight
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Hanging out in Facebook is time consuming. But it's a wonderful source of ideas too. For instance, next Tuesday's column was inspired by a nostalgic conversation with a … [Read more...]
We have quadruplets
March 20, 2010 By 38 Comments
Let's take a break from serious (and, often, morose) topics to give way to an important announcement. Sam came home this weekend to welcome four new members of the family. No, … [Read more...]
For the yearbook
March 15, 2010 By 13 Comments
We spent yesterday trying hard not to dwell on stressful and irritating matters. Heaven knows we needed the break. The girls and I had our hair trimmed, Sam and I bought … [Read more...]
Red and black and they’re all over
March 5, 2010 By 6 Comments
Remember the story about the ant who worked all summer gathering food so he wouldn't starve when the winter came? The theme was repeated in Dreamwork's Antz. Well, I've been … [Read more...]
Neglected flowers by the front door
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If you're the kind of person who's meticulous about what people's first impression of your house should be, chances are, you chose very carefully the plants near your front … [Read more...]
How long does the sunset last in the tropics?
March 3, 2010 By 6 Comments
Last Monday, I took my Lensbaby Composer for a whirl. Speedy and I drove to the highest point in the neighborhood to catch the sunset. I'm not so sure if the sunset is longer … [Read more...]
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