My dad passed away a little over a year ago. It was unexpected, and difficult to deal with, since I was on the other side of the world during his fast and furious battle with cancer. I wrote about it here, and I miss him just as much now as I did when I wrote… Read More A Bit About Bob
I wrote this story several months ago, and thought it had posted, but for some reason it found it’s way into the “draft” box instead. This happened last November, but it’s still a good story, a good reminder, and maybe there’s a reason it was hidden until now. Anyways, this is a bit of what… Read More Good Samaritans…Almost…
This culture is addicted to sugar in every form. No doubt. Nearly every street has a bakery, which offers some of the most amazing, mouth watering, fluffy white bread treats anywhere. There are also cake shops (the cakes need some work…sorry guys), and little stores filled to the brim with single serve bags of chips,… Read More Lucky Charms=Vegetables. Eat Up.
Election time has come to the Philippines! Next week, on May 13, people will flock to the polls for midterm elections, where a number of positions in the Senate, House of Representatives, and local governments will be decided. This is our first election experience here, and while we can’t vote, we have been part of the whole… Read More Elections…More Fun in the Philippines.
Well, Dan was right. As he is at times. You may remember last month that we were waiting to cross off a ton of things on our to do/to finalize list, and between last week and this week, we have been able to. As the frustration of seemingly having noting settled, Dan said repeatedly, “you… Read More What Loose Ends?!
I was reminded the other day that I haven’t updated in a while, and it was from someone who I look to as a parental figure, so I figured I’d better obey, right?! Good reminder though, I think sometimes we get so comfortable with our routines that what was once new and exciting is now… Read More An Update, No Biggie!
Ah, yet another fun adventure yesterday! I love to shop, no secret there, and shopping here takes things to a new level in several ways. First off, there are always deals to be found, and the inventory changes almost every time you head out. Which is fun! There are always treasures to be found. Until… Read More Shopping in Davao, Part 2
Well, we will have a car very soon anyways! You wanna hear a God story? I think I have one! A little over a week ago, Dan and I went to immigration to renew his visa. When we arrived, there were three American me at the window dealing with some minor issue, and I couldn’t… Read More We Have Wheels!
Some good news! I’ve lost weight since arriving in Davao! This phenomenon is fairly common here, it’s a careful blend of sweating, walking, eating fresh local food, sweating more, and probably a lot of stress relief (or maybe added stress for some people? Not for us though!) In my case, the appalling lack of soda… Read More Which Way to the Big and Tall Store!?
Dad and Me, May 2010 As a kid, I adored my dad, even though he would do lots of goofy, quirky things that I think are a requirement to be a good father. We had a Little Golden Book that was poetry for children that he loved to read before I went to bed.… Read More Happy Trails, Dad!
Beware the Comfort Zone! 