May 19 is our feast day. Our little town, San Jose, is celebrating (or already did, since they’re ahead by a day) in an exciting way. Our 200+ year old parish church has been conferred as an Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Joseph. As I was doing my homework (I’ve joined a group of women in […]
On Life and Everlasting Life – A Letter to J
To my dearest J, Tatay sat you all down, and let you know that his Lola has passed away. He quickly explained before heading out the door to get your Lola Auntie at church. You looked at me and asked “Is Lola Auntie sad?”. When Lola Auntie came in the door, instead of hiding, you […]
Beating, Moving, Breaking Hearts [Moving Families]
I have read over and over again “Home is where Grass is Greener.” and my heart is heavy with a feeling of defeat. I did not expect to end poverty over night, or make millions of pesos with our first attempt at business. I knew it was going to be tough. But, I wasn’t prepared […]
Of Politics, Family, and FMD (This is for you, Franklin Drilon)
Because a lot of who I am, and what I do, is because of Franklin Drilon. For the past six years or so I have tried to lessen my political postings. Once upon a time (about ten years ago) my blog was filled with my little opinion pieces on our government, development, and other social issues. […]
Top Ten Tips for Rally Goers with Political Kids
Trying to raise political kids? Trying to raise socially aware, and politically active kids is a challenge. But we try. This week marked the beginning of the campaign season in the Philippines. In a few months, we’ll be electing a new president, vice president, and other national and local government officials. This evening, I took […]
Five Year Plan
A few months before I got married, the GK Builders Institute had a planning session/team building. One activity required us to draw. Tito Raul Dizon asked us where we’d be in 2015. And so I drew a little house, with a Cross above, a happy husband, and children (the two boys came, no little girl […]
Cristo Rey in San Jose
The Feast of Christ the King or Cristo Rey (or the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, if we want to be quite proper) is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year (the last Sunday before Advent begins). This has been a special day for our family for decades. […]
[His Story] His 1938 Dodge Plymouth
There are so many stories about Lolo Tatay that I want to write down, and weave into a book. Tales of my small town farmer, who was, in reality, a big-time hero. Because it will take forever to write, I’ll do it in snippets. This is about his 1938 Dodge Plymouth. Before the Japanese came, […]
Halloween Thrills at Avenue Square
This is the first year that J participated in the Halloween activities at Avenue Square (and he was lucky enough to trick-or-treat twice!). Our little boy has grown old enough to appreciate candy and enjoy running around with the mob. Armed with his recycled loot bag, Halloween Thrills passport, and Superman costume, the little lakwatsero […]
Barangay Walang Iwanan
This year, GK launches Barangay Walang Iwanan – an effort to inspire our barangays to care and share for their own communities and end poverty in their area. The Bayani Challenge 2015 serves as a starting point for Naga City and the Third District of Camarines Sur to join the movement. As a bystander to […]
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