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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

Why Did Jesus Never Get Married?

09/09/202006/17/2019 by The Kano

Another reason to find my loving spouse a shopping buddy. A recent trip to SM City found me in a usual position. On my fat kano butt. Sitting on the “old guy’s” bench at Forever 21. Furthermore, no tablet or cell phone to pass the time. However, after about 15 minutes, a young Filipino man joined me on the bench.

Sanctimonious Silly Senatorial Ads

05/18/201905/17/2019 by The Kano

The onslaught of political ads for the mid-term elections in the Philippines has finally ended. Also, vehicles with blaring loudspeakers touting their candidate have stopped roaming the streets of Guimaras.

Guimaras Man’s Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Cure

04/19/201902/12/2019 by The Kano

sunrise look from the ship on the way to Iloilo

My loving asawa went to a fiesta in Guimaras yesterday. A neighbor and two nieces accompanied her. I stayed home to babysit my father-in-law. Finally, when it came time to visit the Sandman at nightfall, my partner told me of a relative that had been afflicted with Stage 4 prostate cancer.

Simbang Gabi Kicks Off Jesus’ Birthday Party

11/23/201912/16/2017 by The Kano

Simbang Gabi has begun in the Philippines. This Catholic celebration kicks off Jesus’ Birthday Party in the archipelago. But don’t expect cake and ice cream for this celebration. However, food stalls are located right outside the church offering such popular Filipino favorites such as puto bumbong (sticky rice pastry), bibingka (rice cake) and salabat (ginger tea) or tsokolate (hot chocolate.)

“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?

09/27/202009/07/2017 by The Kano

“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?” You can tell a guy has way too much time on his hands when he starts asking himself questions like this. However, unproductive mitts are the devil’s sweatshop. Better to keep the ol’ noggin’ working at my advanced age.

Graphic Source: The Southeast Asia Subregion of the Catholic Biblical Federation

Philippines Domestic Helper Walks Off Job

11/23/201908/25/2017 by The Kano

Here’s a follow-up to my previous post. One late Saturday afternoon, my wife and I became a bit perturbed. Our pump for our water tank and the pump for our pool room were running simultaneously. Our full-time domestic helper “BingBing” had been instructed on numerous occasions that we did not want both of the pumps running simultaneously.

28-Hour Brownout Grips Guimaras

11/23/201908/02/2017 by The Kano

I apologize to my readers. While I haven’t posted on a daily basis for years, I have been wanting to opine about our local utility company, Guimelco. “28-Hour Brownout Grips Guimaras” is the latest installment of our ongoing battle with the lack of adequate infrastructure on the island province we call home.