Photo Hunt: Furry

Jan 31, 09 Photo Hunt: Furry

Posted by in Memes, Pets

Photo Hunt’s theme is Furry. Kylee is best suited for this week’s theme. A few days ago, Kylee turned 10 years old (in human years) or 70 years old (in cat years). Lauren is the master of this neurotic Apple Head Siamese Cat. I bought Kylee from a pet shop sometime mid-February 1999. There were two kittens to choose...

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Winner of Love Struck Writing Contest Marries His True Love

Jan 30, 09 Winner of Love Struck Writing Contest Marries His True Love

Posted by in Family Celebrations

A year ago, I held a Love Struck Writing Contest for my blog anniversary . One of the contestants, Mr Z got a place in the runner-up division. I first became aware of Mr. Z when Annalyn was unable to join us for a Boracay tour. Annalyn got stranded in Batanes for 8 days. Asian Spirit refused to fly over with the slightest hint...

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31 Years Ago and Year of the Earth Ox

January 26 for the past 30 years always called for some sort of celebration. It is the day that I met my ex-boyfriend at the Shopping Center in UP Diliman. Yes, my college sweetheart and now my partner for life. I can’t believe we have been together for so long. My daughters cannot imagine that we were steadies at an age...

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Light for Life, A Candle-Light Event for Peace on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian War

Jan 25, 09 Light for Life, A Candle-Light Event for Peace on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian War

Posted by in Current Affairs, Grief in the News

From the Light for Life On January 25 Light 1 candle Offer 2 minutes of silence And raise 5 fingers for peace! We may not agree with other people’s stands on the war. Perhaps the one thing we all acknowledge is the fact that there has been unnecessary bloodshed on both sides, blood of women, of children, and of those who...

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Father Blogger Needs Help

I just came from Western Union to send a little something to Angel Cuala (FatherBlogger.com) . Angel is asking for financial help—his wife, Mylene is currently confined at CP Reyes Hospital in Tanauan City, Batangas. She has been diagnosed for dengue, and is in immediate need of blood transfusion: 4 packs of fresh frozen plasma...

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Bloggers’ Rights

Jan 22, 09 Bloggers’ Rights

Posted by in Bloggers, Blogging, New Media

I told myself that I should take a break from blogging. Just when I thought the waters are calm, Mike Abundo reveals that a hearing on a proposal by the Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission that will require licenses for online content developers will be held today. The public hearing is set at 2pm Thursay GMT+8...

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President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address & the Promise of Hope Over Fear

Jan 20, 09 President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address & the Promise of Hope Over Fear

Posted by in Current Affairs

My blog took part of history by witnessing the Presidential Inauguration of Barack, Obama, the 44th President of the United States through this embed code from Facebook. Barack Obama became the 44th U.S. president, making history as first African-American leader of the United States. Photo credit : Cnn.com Notes on The...

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Justice in His Time

Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. It is not enough that a thing be possible for it to be believed. ~Voltaire Justice over my son’s death has not been realized yet. In time, God will reveal his plan. In HIS time. We have adequate resources to file a case in court but we have yet to see...

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My Daily Positive Affirmations

Whenever something bothers me, I keep reminding myself that we cannot control people’s actions, attitudes and even events. I label it as the Three P’s (People, Places and the Past). The only thing we can control is our attitude. But it isn’t that easy. One of the choices in recovery is choosing what we want to think and...

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Media in Focus on De la Paz & Blogging

(thank you Adrian Jeric for the video) Continuation…Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Media in Focus feature on the Valley Golf Brawl and blogging had guests Carlos Conde, Danilo Araña Arao (Assistant Professor of Journalism in UP), Atty JJ Disini, Councilor JC de los Reyes (Ang Kapatiran Party) and myself. Questions...

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A Soiree with Mar Roxas

Jan 12, 09 A Soiree with Mar Roxas

Posted by in Current Affairs, Politics

Disclosure on Political Affiliations: I do not work for Mar Roxas or any other politician. Neither am I affiliated with a political party. I am close to Senator Pia Cayetano and Senator Alan Cayetano . Our relationship ties date back even before they became senators. Former President Fidel V. Ramos is a family friend due to ties...

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Credibility in Blogging and the Libel Suit Against Blogger, Bambee de la Paz

Credibility in Blogging Edit- Added January 14 If you came here because of an entry written by Manuel Viloria in “Credibility in Blogging”, let me make it clear. I don’t give a hoot if I have credibility or not. You can have it, Manuel Viloria. I can stop blogging today and still continue on with my goals in...

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