The Sweetness of Gratitude

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” MARCEL PROUST

The hot and humid afternoon coupled with a lot of deadlines made me lazy for the rest of the day. A text message arrived. It was from my husband.
I have something for you…_______________ because [...]

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Thank You For the Music

Last night, my nephew, the son of Oscar, my late brother asked me if I knew the notes of his dad’s award winning composition Pangarap ng Musmos (Dream of the Youth) which was played over 30 years ago in an Ateneo College Music Festival. I told him I didn’t have it but if [...]

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Hello, My Name is Gratitude

I was planning to bake Pumpkin Pie tonight because I remembered just how delicious it was during my visit in Missouri last month.
My daughter said “we’re not Americans, mom so why should we celebrate Thanksgiving Day”.
I protested “but I love Pumpkin Pie” and I want to bake it today to feel like [...]

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