No Christmas Tree?
The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas. -W…. Read more »
Thanksgiving day reminds me of the word “gratitude”
Thanksgiving day being the most celebrated holiday in the states reminds me of the word “gratitude”. A few years ago, I was planning to bake Pumpkin Pie because I remembered… Read more »
Day-to-day gestures that express affection without the need to say the words aloud.
In this modern and gadget-obsessed era, many people have learned the art of playing with words and using them to their advantage. How can you not become skillful with… Read more »
Digital Parenting with the “Visible Internet”
Originally published at Sunday Business & IT section, October 21, 2018 Parents need to venture into the online world of their children to help them navigate the tricky waters, learn… Read more »
My digital well-being matters
Our digital well-being matters. It is best to disconnect when needed and create healthy habits for the whole family. Originally posted at the Sunday Business & IT on October 14,… Read more »
Emotion is the currency for the experience economy
First published at the Sunday Business & IT Of the Sunday Times entitled “Embracing the era of experience: Marketing redefined” Do you recall the feeling when you purchased something for… Read more »
In honor of “Byahilo” Eric Dormido (Jan. 24, 1979-Oct. 5, 2018)
First published at BYAHILO’S ERIC DORMIDO DIES AT 39 by Tonyo Cruz Eric Dormido, more popularly known as Byahilo, passed away today October 5, 2018. He was 39. His sister… Read more »
Before email and blogs, I mailed long letters to my sister
My sister Myrna moved to the US in 1984, and I missed her so much that I often wrote long letters. I took a look at some of my letters and was… Read more »
16 essential smartphone apps for travel
The article, 16 essentials smartphone apps for travel was originally published at the Manila Times. During the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) chaos, I had to rely on smartphone apps… Read more »
First person – Xiamen crash landing: The case of chaos at NAIA
This was originally published at the Manila Times on August 26, 2018 Travel is an adventure, I thought. However, when I had an eye-opening experience of a cancelled flight followed… Read more »
Smile. Travel is taking a journey into yourself
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” — Lao Tzu To reach that single step here in Germany took me almost three days and whole… Read more »
Do you have a family media plan?
This Family Media Plan was first posted at Manila Times The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed an interactive, online tool so families could create a personalized Family Media Use… Read more »
Are digital gadgets good for our kids?
Are digital gadgets good for our kids? was first published at the Manila Times, July 29, 2018. Most parents face this dilemma: should they be giving their kids gadgets as… Read more »