This entry consists of two parts. The first part is my column today in Manila Standard Today; the second is the full text of an e-mail forwarded by my brother-in-law, … [Read more...]
Obesity will not be a problem for poor Filipino kids
January 23, 2008 By 17 Comments
Although the exact cause could not be pinpointed, a new research says many children from low-income families are overweight. The first thing that crossed my mind was that I … [Read more...]
The pedestrian’s right of way
January 22, 2008 By 18 Comments
The following article appears on today's opinion page of Manila Standard Today. We were on our way home on Sunday evening. In a quiet section of Antipolo about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
I love fireworks; I loathe firecrackers
January 1, 2008 By 10 Comments
On the evening of June 12, 1998, we were crossing a flyover in Edsa. I can't remember anymore which one but I do remember that we stopped, and so did other drivers, cops … [Read more...]
Last night it was wine; today, roses
December 27, 2007 By 17 Comments
Too late for a Christmas greeting yet too early to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I'll take the middle ground and say that I hope you're all having a grand time. I sure am. … [Read more...]
Not a good day to see a movie
November 29, 2007 By 6 Comments
Sam sent me a text message asking if she could go with her classmates to the mall to see a movie. It's the last day of their Trimestral Exams and I understand that they want … [Read more...]
Are you a PLDT MyDSL victim?
November 29, 2007 By 161 Comments
Since yesterday morning, my broadband connection has been slow and spotty. And that's the good news. The bad news is that between slow and spotty, my internet connection is … [Read more...]
Street children and a sando bag
August 30, 2007 By 24 Comments
It was Sam who suggested that I take a photo of the boy with the sando bag. That the plastic grocery bag was used as a real bag interested her, I suppose. The photo … [Read more...]
I got caught in flashfloods; so did Quentin Tarantino
August 16, 2007 By 16 Comments
I was 30 minutes late for a talk I was scheduled to deliver to Chin Wong's journalism class at the Ateneo University early yesterday morning. I was up at 5.00 a.m. and we were … [Read more...]
Is it too hard to play fair?
August 11, 2007 By 64 Comments
A funny thing happened when a fellow food blogger did some research on bulalo recipes in preparation for cooking his own. He found a recipe in The Manila Bulletin Online … [Read more...]
Rains, floods and the irony of living in a Third World country
August 9, 2007 By 17 Comments
Classes have been suspended for two days. While the torrential rains have abated since early today, the skies remain overcast and the weather people say that more rains are … [Read more...]
When a blender is most useful
July 4, 2007 By 19 Comments
During the first weeks of summer, I bought a new blender. Haven't had one since Sam was a baby. I've been content with my Thunderstick which chopped veggies well enough. But … [Read more...]
I bet you’ve never had it as bad we have
June 18, 2007 By 24 Comments
I'm in a quandary. My life will irrevocably change in a few days and I'm not sure how to manage everything without giving up anything. I love writing. I love web publishing. … [Read more...]
Waterless
May 30, 2007 By 21 Comments
It's been a hell of a day. I woke up at around 9.30 a.m. to find out that the taps had been dry since 6.00 a.m. I sent the house helper to get some information from the … [Read more...]
You called?
May 8, 2007 By 29 Comments
I woke up one morning a few weeks ago to find a message from Anton on my cell phone. The message was, "You called?" I was more than a bit surprised because I knew for sure … [Read more...]
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