Welcome to Lotus Rainier
How Loida Nicolas Lewis’ Expansive Heart Inspires the People Around Her
The effervescent, warm and welcoming Loida remembered my husband and I. What I liked about her was when she saw a long line of folks, she asked Belle who bought 50 copies and brought 25 to be signed, Loida requested that for every 5 books she signed, she wanted one...
Finding Grace in Acts of Goodness
When the owner of a highly successful bakery opts to deliver personally his baked goods - the very best ensaymadas in the US - you are just so humbled by his selfless gesture. Thank you so much Miko Zuñiga. Even humbled when the owner of a highly successful accounting...
A Night of Dazzling Music with Tia Carrere
Photos and videos are mine. Content of post from Ted Benito with his consent: "About ten years ago, I sat at a table with some colleagues to discuss producing an evening of music with Tia Carrere. The idea was to feature her in a one-woman journey of songs that she...
Advance College Preparation for Our Lovely Girl
My beautiful precious #princess2015la has grown up with such a loving, caring, compassionate and empathetic disposition. I love that my friends and customers are buying #iylagranola to support her #collegetravelfunds. One remarked "I am glad to support 2 seconds of...
Encountering a Heavenly Sign While Caring for My Grandchild
This appeared in my living room ceiling. Nothing nearby to create that reflection. Of course, I kept praying to my guardian angel to help me care for my 3mo #maharlikala2023. Watch the entire videos he grunts at the end. Hubby said I am so in love with my apo. Not...
Discovering the Heart of Our Faith: Insights from a Lenten Retreat
'Our Faith is an Adventure' by Rev. Fr. Dr. Rodel G.Balagtas (Pastor), Monsignor Lorenzo Miranda (Director of the House of Prayer for Priests), and Sister Leanne Hubbard, Faculty at St. John's Seminary. Three powerhouses of theological theory and practice seduced me...
Good Original Pilipino Art meets Spectacular Original Pilipino Music
What a great mini reunion of @Ritarians 1967, with dear classmates Natimarie Pagayucan Elsa B. Azote and Lolita Ortua who chose to travel from Oceanside, Temecula (two hours away), Arleta (one hour away) to watch the siblings' revelry concert of Nicole David Yalong...
Fun Science with Lolo: Empowering Young Minds
"Grandma," she calls out loud, look at the volcanic eruption we are making.: "We" refers to her Lolo. She said the components are: baking soda, red cabbage powder, citric acid, and vegetable oil. She ran to share with me, her scientific experiment with her Lolo. I am...
The Joy of Being a Grandparent
I thank the Lord for giving me two wonderful grandchildren: 8 yo #princess2015la and 2 months old #maharlika2023la. I am also grateful for my daughter and her spouse, my other son, for their supportive and loving teamwork. I just love the spontaneity of the loving...