After my Social Security kicked in a few years ago, I was finally able to convince my industrious asawa that we could afford to hire a full-time helper.

After all, aside from taking care of my father-in-law, afflicted with Alzheimer’s, my wife did most of the cooking and cleaning in our household. A niece and nephew have lived with us for years. While the kids can help out on the week-ends, there was no one to help my wife with all the chores during the week.

The 21-year-old Filipina that we were considering to hire as a part-time maid left for her home after an interview with my wife. I then…

Candles are lit and grave sites decorated with flowers, candles, and balloons.

Lolo, my father-in-law, was going to spend his windfall on a new piece of property in Guimaras.

Our new home construction project now begins Month Six.

Island hopping and spending a relaxing day at the beach can be enjoyed all year round in the Philippines.

It’s hard to beat a cold bottle of San Mig while relaxing at a beautiful beach resort in the Philippines.

Two charming senior ladies in Iloilo do The Kano’s dirty work!

Could this crackdown be construed as “cruel and unusual punishment?”

The roof problem has been fixed and work continues on our new home in the Philippines.

The steel trusses are going up. Work on our new home in the Philippines progresses.

Kudos to Gerry our Caretaker.

I acquire a student permit at the tender age of 62.