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Reunited in Portugal: A Journey of Love, Adventure, and Delicious Cuisine
So happy to meet up with my hubby @enriquedlz in Portugal, who completed his third, Camino del Norte by the coast of northern Spain. He chose this restaurant @copo de mar, a cup of the sea, frequented by the locals. By 8 p.m., so many were waiting for their tables. We...
David Tran and Huy Fong Foods
David Tran, owner and founder of @huy fong foods. He asked if I would have a photo next to the framed photo and feature article that I wrote on him in Midweek's Asian Journal. So as part of my 2015 goals to do, I went with my hubby who took these photos in Sriracha's...
IylaGranola Returns This October
I will be back to making #iylagranola by the last week of October 2023
Lady in Gold
My classmate's husband has hidden talents in painting. During the pandemic, he started painting reproductions of major portraits. To his wife's and children's surprise, they are really good! This is called Lady in Gold, a reproduction copy of Klimt's Woman in Gold, by...
Siblings in Sync
A very biased post - ha, ha, my 8mo #maharlika2023la was taught by my 8yo #princess2015la how to play the kulintang. She has a very good ear for music and plays the ukulele instinctively. So does her brother, who started beating any object with rhythm, the way their...
Part 2 Of 2: The Rippling Waters Of Giving And Reaching Beyond Ourselves
Renovated Balingog United Methodist ChurchPhotos courtesy of Pastor Adiel de Pano of Santa Ana Methodist Church Focus: Rev. Pastor Adiel DePano and Legay Square in Santa Ana “The joy in loving is guaranteed by loving one another as Jesus loves us. God’s love...
The Rippling Waters Of Giving To Others And Reaching Beyond Ourselves
Renovated Balingog United Methodist ChurchPhotos courtesy of Pastor Adiel de Pano of Santa Ana Methodist Church Part I of II “WE were sent here to search for the light of Easter in our hearts, and when we find it we are meant to give it away generously. Maybe it...
A Birthday and a Purpose
Tomorrow is the umpteenth birthday of Carlo, my youngest beloved son, pictured here with our longtime good friend, Lidy Next photo is gavinnewsom with @lidy nacpil who did her testimony before 40 leaders and heads of states in the United Nations Climate Change Summit...
An Evening of Grace and Generosity: St. John’s Seminary Fundraiser
"St. John's Seminary recently hosted a remarkable fundraising event that left an indelible mark on the Catholic community. The night was a testament to the unity of purpose, with exquisite food and abundant spirits, celebrating four outstanding members of the...