Welcome to Lotus Rainier
A Social Enterprise leads to Grace
The two reasons behind #iylagranola as a business concept suggested by a business major graduate from Fordham University are shown here: my granddaughter and grandson. I made granola as Christmas gifts to friends and family. I did not see the business potential at...
77th Birthday of our patriarch in the family
We managed to have an outdoors, family only, gathering, #socialdistancing from each other. Even serving food was by turns, with masks on. We adjusted to the new requirements of keeping healthy and we celebrated Enrique's 77th birthday, candles forming the...
Honoring and Saying Goodbye to Bailey
Our days of taking care of our grandchildren are not easy. One demands resilience and flexibility. The youngest required yesterday to be held and to even have a warm body to take his nap. I also changed him so frequently that consciously to interact requires energy....
Mon David: A Jazz Genius Catching Our Imagination
Jazz critic Roger Crane writes: “Like Mark Murphy whose singing he at times resembles, [Mon] David can swing you into bad health and then, turn around and break your heart with a ballad.” “Mon David is no ordinary singer. He is an artist with the command of music...
From Outsider to Insider: A Theatrical Journey of Belonging
Bravo!! 5 out of 5 stars for me. No printed program to hype you up. Just a scan QR code for the digital program to be appreciated at home. Then, you read the opening message of a very thoughtful creative director Snehal Desai, music and lyrics by an inspiring genius...
Generosity in Every Bag of Granola
Batch #37 was made this morning to satisfy 2 customers ordering a total of 30 bags. 100% of the proceeds go to my granddaughter and grandson's #collegetravelfunds. @brito_maura came to help me. Just like that, I finished 6 trays for the 2 orders. I gave 2 bags to...
She Grows Up and Takes on the Role of a Big Sister
#princess2015la has now grown to help us take care of her baby brother.
From Cries to Smiles: Prayers Heard
"Pray for miracles," Fr. Rodel G.Balagtas said to me in a phone call one day. Today, as I babysat my #maharlikala2023 he was crying a lot. I recalled that advice and pray, I did. My infant grandson wanted to sleep but couldn't because he was congested and wheezing. I...
The Awe-Inspiring Experience of Being a Grandparent
My husband said my smiles are so wide these days. My aesthetician said my aura is so satisfied and happy. This is why. To take care of my 3month old grandson is an honor and a privilege to sacrifice to be able to serve his needs. Imagine how he babbles, exchanges...