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Patrimony of Mongolian Wisdom
Pope Francis visited Mongolia recently. As if he could read my mind's questions from where he was, he articulated Mongolian Patrimony of wisdom, informed by the co-existence of many religions and traditions. In Mongolia, there are only 1,500 Catholics amongst 3.2...
Timeless Treasures
My daughter and granddaughter were helping me dump pantry stuff, spices and more. One bag was marked 2015, to which #princess2015la remarked: "Grandma, that was when I was born." We laughed. Then a miso soup marked 2007, "Grandma, that was before I was born. I was not...
My Parents’ Lasting Influence
My parents, Eleazar and Asuncion, proudly taking a photo with me during my law school graduation. I obtained my law degree while working full time for a state public health agency, and proudly making it to the dean's list a few semesters. My father was wildly proud,...
Grace by Accident
Ana called to have a birthday celebration for me. Gosh, this must be my 6th or 7th. Thank you. As we ordered from Chef Kang's Hanauem restaurant, the waiter gave me his recommendations. We opted not to order the marinated raw spicy crab. Our tummies might not fare...
Ballet Philippines Wows Pasadena
"Atmospheric, athletic, risk-taking Ballet Philippines' dancers delighted the crowd in Pasadena Civic Auditorium. A standing ovation no less, for they deserved every clap we gave them and shouts of bravo!! We saw them dance the classical moves of ballet, reminiscent...
Our First Pantages Theater Experience with Les Misérables
This is our first time to watch a play at the Pantages, together. Mom agreed I can take her. Of all days, it was yesterday, the height of Hurricane Hilary. She was brave, so was I. But I didn't push my luck and I parked across the theater, few steps to our seats from...
An Evening Of Jazzmopolitan Electrifies Disney Concert Hall
Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, Michael Paulo and Enrique de la Cruz "I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No good to nobody. No good for nothing. Because you are too...
Gratitude, Grace and Kindness: 5th day of Celebration
What beautiful gestures of folks making time after a full day's work and before another zoom work meeting with folks overseas. Gosh, how folks maximize their day to work hard, and still find time to celebrate with me on a workday. Last weekend was the big concert of...
Fourth Day in the Heart of My Birthday
This is my fourth day of celebrating my birthday. First with family with very endearing and thoughtfully made chocolate cake and handmade birthday card from my 8yo #princess2015la. It is abbreviated as both my children are not into social media. That was family!...