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: Jesus
Why Did Jesus Never Get Married?
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 […]
Sanctimonious Silly Senatorial Ads
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 […]
Guimaras Man’s Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Cure
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, […]
Simbang Gabi Kicks Off Jesus’ Birthday Party
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 […]
“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?
“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 […]
Philippines Domestic Helper Walks Off Job
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
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 […]
Search Continues for Cause of Spouse’s Ailment in the Philippines
The search continues for the cause of my spouse’s stomach ailment in the Philippines. We retired to Guimaras, our island province home in Western Visayas […]
ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch
“ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch” is today’s cautionary tale.
Can I Be Buried in Our Backyard in the Philippines?
Most of us are going to die someday. There’s not many ways to avoid it. You might consider becoming a vampire and living as an […]
Crusty Old Expat Cancels Computer God’s Visit
Who says you can’t teach an aging fossil something new? “Crusty Old Expat Cancels Computer God’s Visit” celebrates the fact that even an aged geezer […]
Pump Boat Preacher Has Captive Audience
In the almost eight years I’ve lived in the Philippines, I’ve made hundreds of trip from Guimaras, our island province home, to nearby Iloilo City. […]
Our New Year’s Eve House Blessing in the Philippines
“Our New Year’s Eve House Blessing in the Philippines” is a remarkable literary achievement since it’s the first time in months I’ve published two posts […]