Caring Protect and Survive

I am currently nursing and caring for a 99 year old, while protecting myself from this dreadful virus. I have to say the combination makes it the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I have survived 3 marriages and their traumas. I have raised a family alone, without maintenance or support. He survived injuries and fractures and the […]

Don’t lose your voice!

In recent years, I have noticed that people no longer talk to each other. Texting, tweeting, and posting on social media has become the norm. I consider texting and tweeting to be the lowest sense of communication between us. I’ve seen people text each other while sitting at the same table in a restaurant, even before the pandemic. Texting has […]

What changes most about the life of a Pinoy expat

More than twenty years have passed. A stretch of time, long enough to own a diary of funny bone-tickling thoughts. An episodic plot for a pinoy expat continually adapting to the nuances of a language. Surprisingly, he does cruise with an American driver’s license. Living with American job skills but in the mold of a culture left behind. You can’t […]

Facebook tips for beginners

If you’re new to Facebook, it can seem a bit daunting and overwhelming. The truth is, as with anything, if you give it a little time and allow yourself to try things out, you’ll pick up the system quicker than you initially thought. To make it easier, here are some tips: Tip #1: Create your profile page: If you are […]

dealing with anxomnia

The main points of concern for nearly 40 percent of Americans are their health, career and financial affairs. Additionally, more than 43 percent feel that life is generally becoming anxious with constant worries about the future. People worry about their ability to pay for a house, pay off debt, not earn enough to live on, and even find and keep […]

Dance: the fine art

It is natural to want to dance and move every time we listen to music. With the drumbeat of a military march, we want to march in time; the gentle circles of a waltz have the power to make us feel like we are spinning forever; and a lullaby makes us numb our bodies. Dance is a natural expression and […]