Singing Christmas carols, a family tradition
The Christmas carols sung out loud, brings happiness and bliss all the year round! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The last Christmas with my mom in 1975 was… Read more »
Category Archives: Family Celebrations
Remembering Luijoe on All Saints Day
Remembering our departed loved ones on All Saints’ day and everyday of our lives. Did you know…the universal symbol of remembering is a candle? Did you know…letting go of our… Read more »
It takes a special person to be a dad
There are two special dads in my life. My dad who I often call, daddy ole boy and my husband, the dad of my three children. There is this quote… Read more »
Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough
“Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and… Read more »
Once a young mom with small children
Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall. A mother’s secret hope outlives them all. – Oliver Wendell Holmes I was once a mother with small kids. There are… Read more »
25 random things about the love of my Life
I know I will embarrass my husband with this post. I wrote this list a couple of years ago but I just want to revive this for Valentine’s day. He… Read more »
Photos of our family reunion, the past 20 years
We were once a family of seven siblings. With the death of my mom in 1976, my brother in 1990, another brother in 1999 and my father in 2003, only… Read more »
Throwback: Sinulog 1985, the pamanhikan and memories of my dad
How in love we both were ( and still are). Sinulog 1985 holds precious memories as that was the day Butch asked my dad for my hand in marriage. On… Read more »
Here are some ways to combat post-holiday blues
by Ma. Rachel Yapchiongco as originally posted at “Beat the post-holiday blues”,Here are some ways to combat post-holiday blues Philippine Online Chronicles The holidays are over … it’s time to face… Read more »
Media Noche: Let’s try something different on New Year’s eve.
Let’s try something different on New Year’s eve. Written by Jose Francisco Cruz as originally posted Media noche, the Filipino, and the six-course meal via the Philippine Online Chronicles. After… Read more »
The gifts we give, and what they can mean
The act of gift giving is seen as an integral part of the Christmas season. However, while we think that giving gifts is just a simple affair, we should also… Read more »
I will celebrate me.
Today I turned 58 years old. I indulged in the joy of celebrating my 58 years. I am proud of where I am and what I am today so I… Read more »
For the Moms: Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can.
My Mother, Salustiana Veloso-Lardizabal 1931-1976Blessed are the moms whose mothers are still with them. At least they can still say “I love you” or make amends with each other. My mom died… Read more »