The Coños and their Taglish
My friend Emma showed me the article of her beloved son, Ariel Llanto who passed away last December, 9 2005. Ariel had hepatosplenic gamma delta T-cell lymphoma, a rare and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2006
Swirling my way to Belly Dancing
I’ve been dying to join a [tag]belly dancing[/tag] class ever since my daughter first introduced the idea to me four years ago. Finally after signing a petition, Fitness First The… Read more »
Beware abusive men
“You provoked me”, the wife-beater smugly said. “It is still no reason to hit me” protested the wife. This is a common conversation that occurs between the wife beater and… Read more »
Color my Grief
Creatively-challenged me had a great time at our monthly Compassionate Friends meeting. Instead of our usual sharing sessions, we turned it into a family activity involving [tag]art therapy[/tag]. Cathy arranged… Read more »
Parenting conflict
“Why are you sending her away?” Oh dear. Am I a bad mother? I thought. My husband called out from the dining room as I was busy fixing the food… Read more »
Happy Resurrection Day
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John11:25,25) I’ve… Read more »
Laughter is the best medicine
Even just the expectation of a mirthful [tag]laughter[/tag] involved in watching your favorite funny movie has some very surprising and significant neuroendocrine/hormone effects. That’s what this paper “”Beta-Endorphin and HGH… Read more »
Book Launch of “Beyond the Great wall”
(View enlarged book cover) Alma Miclat, a friend and co-founder of The Compassionate Friends finally gave me the date for the book launch of their book, “Beyond the Great Wall”…. Read more »
The bunny look-a-like
A few days ago, as I pulled to the driveway I noticed a cat sitting on its hind legs near the gate. How cute!, Lauren yelled “A rabbit!“. I said… Read more »