I’m Dreaming of a Warm Christmas
The following article was published in Manila Standard Today on Dec. 11, 2010, in their Diaspora section. I wake up;
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Land of the Giants
I am not short. In truth, I am a few inches above the average Filipino male height, which is 5′
I Did It!
I did it! I finished the Des Moines half marathon today. And yes, I’m still walking, albeit barely. Here’s the
Home Again
After 14 days of being on the road, and about 2500 miles of driving, we are finally back home. We
Zen Driving
Two days ago I drove down to Osceola, Iowa, to see patients in one of our satellite clinics. It is
21K in 2M
I am planning to participate again in the Des Moines half marathon (21 kilometers) this October. I confess, I have
Up up and away
Last week we went to National Balloon Classic, an annual hot-air balloon festival, held in Indianola, Iowa. It was a
To hunt or not to hunt
Growing up in Manila, I was not exposed to hunting until we moved here in Iowa. Hunting is not a
Weather You Like It Or Not
(The following essay was published in the Manila Standard Today on June 15, in their section Diaspora. Thanks to Ms.
A Very Expensive Board
Few years ago, I paid for a very expensive piece of cardboard. How expensive? $200 for a small piece! Holy