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. […]
Tag: Captain Tom
Announcing Captain Tom’s Triumphant Philippines’ Return
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. […]
Captain Tom vs. Trappistine Mindanao Nuns
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 […]
“Your Beard Doesn’t Look as Crappy”
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 […]
San Miguel President Claims Vietnamese Drink Twice as Much Beer as Filipinos
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 […]
Sandwich Rocks Manggahan 2018
It was the 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration of the sweetest mangoes in the world. The annual festival, held in the island province of Guimaras, came […]
The City Mall Parola Expat Experience
“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 […]
Karaoke Night Welcome for Returning Overseas Foreign Worker
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 […]
Collecting Cow Poop in the Philippines on Valentine’s Day
I seriously doubt that many of my readers were collecting cow poop in the Philippines on Valentine’s Day. I wonder how many people all across […]
Buluangan Foundation Day Queen Contestants Save Mother Earth
Buluangan Foundation Day Queen contestants save Mother Earth by wearing fashionable gowns all made of recyclable materials. Captain Tom and his crew were able to witness […]
Captain Tom & His Amazing Mohawk Visit a Guimaras Fiesta
Captain Tom and his amazing mohawk took time off from his thriving graphic design business, Line of Sight, to visit a Guimaras fiesta in Buluangan, […]
Chinese New Year Celebration at Mango Terrace Pension Hotel in Guimaras
We kicked off the Chinese New Year with a celebration at the Mango Terrace in Guimaras. The Mango Terrace Pension Hotel, the former Shirven Hotel, […]