Chasing Phantom Fishball
Yesterday our temperature here in Iowa finally wandered above 50º F. Considering that we had snow last weekend, and even
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Ang Lola Kong Adik
(Addict: a person who is addicted to an activity, habit or substance.) Sang-ayon sa mga balita, marami raw adik sa
8 Years of Blogging
Eight years ago this day, I launched myself into the wide and far-reaching space of the blogosphere. And Pinoy Transplant
Iba Namang White Christmas
Habang ako’y nagda-drive pauwi kagabi ay aking napuna na may mga butil-butil ng niebe (snow) na lumilipad. Matagal-tagal na rin
Fields of Gold
A few weeks ago, we visited a friend’s farm where they are experimenting if they can grow rice here in
Bakit Mahilig ang Pilipino sa Pangalang Makulit
Kung ikaw ay Pilipino o lumaki ka sa Pilipinas, ay sigurado akong may kakilala kang Bam-Bam, o Bong-Bong, o Che-Che, o Don-Don,
Oh My Gulay!
The Filipino language is rich in interesting idioms and expressions, that make our conversations more colorful. Like the expression, “isang bulate na
Hagibis
Ako’y tumakbo kaninang umaga, Sa amin dito sa Iowa, Habang humahangos sa daan, Ay aking pinakikinggan, Maiingay na halakhak, Ng mga
Little Things
While we were on a trip in Israel, we stopover for lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Pampalaglag
A post-Valentine’s story…… Sa isang maliit na barrio sa Pilipinas, isang babae ang nagpatingin sa duktor. Siya ay desperada. “Doc,