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Sunshine After Rain: A Family Festival Celebration for #Maharlika2023LA and #Princess2015LA’s Birthday Bash
Several days of rains, 13 inches reported by the newspapers. Magically, two days of sunshine and on the day of the party itself, the skies cleared up, a bit chilly, and enough to get folks cozily in conversation. After all, this party had some excitement built into...
Adorable Moments with #maharlika2023la: Breakfast, Signs, and Cuddles
Adorable #maharlika2023la! While having breakfast, a bite of croissant into his mouth, chewed, then put his hands together, signed "more", so I gave him more. He ate omelette, one whole orange, divided into bite sizes. He also finished his one milk bottle for the day....
Embracing the Sacred Flow: Reflections on Sinulog and the Celebration of the Holy Child
Celebration of the Holy Child, preceded by sinulog, a dance mimicking the river flow, where waters are metaphors for God's blessings and renewing waters for our soul. What a beautiful celebration, ending with the message, "We are the Body of Christ." I thought about...
Wholesome Vibes, Culinary Delights, and Gratitude: A Day of Celebration in Santa Barbara
"Your success in life will be determined largely by your ability to speak, your ability to write, and the quality of your ideas, in that order."-@Patrick Winston A week or two before, rains were coming down hard. Photos of ocean waters threatening folks by the beaches...
Cherished Moments: A Granddaughter’s Birthday Celebration at Metro Cafe
I can't believe that this granddaughter of mine is playing with magic numbers on her calculator with her #Lolo while we wait for our food. She kept playing until she has mastered it. Then, spontaneously, she gave her grandpa a big hug. We were so hungry, we over...
Unexpected Delights at Republique
Just wanted to get a slice of chocolate cake for my #princess2015la and ended up getting these goodies while reading a book. #ThankyouRepublique
Reflections on #Maharlika2023la’s First Birthday: A Day of Joy, Discovery, and Love
#maharlika2023la turned 1yo today. I greeted him by singing happy birthday and recited our affirming message that he is handsome, kind, loving, and compassionate. He smiled and clapped his hands. My house is topsy-turvy but he enjoyed himself, discovered different...
Maharlika’s Magnificent First Birthday: A Day of Joy, Discovery, and Delicious Delights at #MiCasaDeAmore.
#maharlika2023la turned 1yo today. I greeted him by singing happy birthday and recited our affirming message that he is handsome, kind, loving, and compassionate. He smiled and clapped his hands. My house is topsy-turvy but he enjoyed himself, discovered different...
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[COLUMN] Jennifer Punsalan Delwood: Journey To LA City Hall Marked By Grit, Glow And Grace
“I feel that she [Jennifer Punsalan Delwood] fully embodies the best of our people’s values and demonstrates that with her calm, thoughtful leadership style that enables her to be inclusive and to build movements.”- Former City of Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido, 2023...