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American Living in Philippines Marks 11-Yr Milestone

07/19/2020 by The Kano

I’m a foreigner. A stranger in a strange land. I’ve resided in “paradise” since 2009. Been married to a lovely Filipina for over 20 years. Hence, today’s post, “American Living in Philippines Marks 11-Yr Milestone.” Metallica Musings As my Jango internet radio plays a Metallica classic, “Enter Sandman,” I reminisce over the past 11 years. … Read more

Announcing Captain Tom’s Triumphant Philippines’ Return

04/17/202004/05/2020 by The Kano

Because of the coronavirus quarantine, I’m enjoying the upbeat benefits of the current lockdown. Our province’s ban on mass meetings such as fiestas, for instance. While I’ve opined on this topic earlier, please bear with me. I don’t get out of the house much now (not that I bore any resemblance to a social butterfly … Read more

Captain Tom vs. Trappistine Mindanao Nuns

06/12/202008/30/2019 by The Kano

Captain Tom was a good friend of mine. Sometimes, after quaffing too many adult beverages, I never understood a word he said. However, former American expat in the Philippines, the Captain, returned to the States years ago. He heads a graphic design company, Line of Sight Communications. Cap lived in Guimaras for several years. He … Read more

“Your Beard Doesn’t Look as Crappy”

01/24/202008/27/2019 by The Kano

Rather than allow our eight canines to bite some workers coming to our property yesterday, I was outside taking some of our pooches inside our garage terrace. My wife was on our front porch. She was feeding several of our dogs. However, I noticed she was intently staring at me. “Are you looking at how … Read more

San Miguel President Claims Vietnamese Drink Twice as Much Beer as Filipinos

08/23/202008/20/2019 by The Kano

First of all, I was merely checking on an article regarding the upcoming increased “sin tax” on alcohol products. Furthermore, while I might quaff a few adult beverages in a month, there’s worse “sins” a person could go to hell for. Drinking a few beers a month probably isn’t going to hurt my chances of … Read more

Sandwich Rocks Manggahan 2018

11/23/201905/30/2018 by The Kano

It was the 25^th Silver Anniversary Celebration of the sweetest mangoes in the world. The annual festival, held in the island province of Guimaras, came to a close last Tuesday, May 22^nd. My lovely asawa and I moved to Guimaras almost nine years ago. We’ve attended the Manggahan Jubilee since 2010.

The City Mall Parola Expat Experience

06/12/202008/09/2016 by The Kano

“The City Mall Parola Expat Experience.” A retired fart like me has plenty of time to go shopping with his asawa. I enjoy checking out new places. Parola is located at Fort San Pedro Drive in Iloilo City. Guimaras, the island province we call home, is an approximately 12-15 pump boat ride away from Ortiz Wharf, minutes from Parola.

Karaoke Night Welcome for Returning Overseas Foreign Worker

11/23/201906/26/2016 by The Kano

My sister-in-law is visiting us. She’s been working as a domestic helper in Kuwait for the past six years. We decided to have a karaoke night to welcome our returning Overseas Foreign Worker, OFW.