There was a time when Speedy and I thought that at least one of our daughters would go to culinary school. When Sam and Alex were around 11 and 12, their interests centered on … [Read more...]
College, Dinner and SEx
June 4, 2009 By 59 Comments
Sam stays in a rented condo five days a week. No one cooks for her, no one wakes her up in the morning, no one picks up her dirty clothes... And she's doing fine. We talk on … [Read more...]
Respecting our children
May 12, 2009 By 21 Comments
[Today's column] When you buy a book at Powerbooks bookstore, your purchase often comes with a free magazine. Sometimes, it’s the in-house publication which contains a … [Read more...]
She’s off to college
May 9, 2009 By 28 Comments
She was the sweetest baby a mother could ask for. She talked before she walked but she never went through the "baby talk" stage. A part of me wishes that she can always be my … [Read more...]
Dorm or driving school?
November 14, 2008 By 31 Comments
With both girls a few sniffs away from going to college (okay, one for Sam; two for Alex), the issue of transportation has inevitably been discussed for the nth time. Will … [Read more...]
A new twist to the fake diploma culture
April 19, 2008 By 14 Comments
You'd think you've heard it all after learning about how fake college diplomas can be bought along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila. You'd think nothing could be more shocking than … [Read more...]
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