Welcome to Lotus Rainier
The Altruistic Impact of Circle of Grace Project
This text came from Rina: "Daughters of charity nuns at the Fr Virgil Cordano Center enjoyed the granola mix - gave them so they can have energy!" When I started this 'Circle of Grace' project, my intentions were focused on providing #collegetravelfunds for my...
Harmonious Creativity: The Power of Working in Unison
My nephews did a great job of remodeling their midcentury house into a model home with most spaces utilized. They are now my pro bono design consultants for a house project. They have great synergy of input, improvements, creativity and they verbalize what's in my...
Granola a Day for Mon David
Jazz master, 2017's LA City Council Jazz Living Giant and 2023 Holy Angel University's Cultural Icon @mondavid5 remarked:"Mareng Prosy, galing nitong dinner, snacks, merienda. Healthy pa. Sarap nito!" His wife's Ann texted: "Here's Mon enjoying oatmeal with granola...
Umpteenth Reunion of Ritarians, classmates since elem/high school
She passed away this morning while another classmate and I spoke of prayers and masses for her peaceful journey Home to God! Linda Rozales, may you rest in peace. Inspired by a mantra, we are not promised our tomorrows; we all made personal sacrifices to meet each...
Homemade Cuisine
Air fried dry-rubbed baby back ribs with sinigang mix, salt and pepper, using three functions: roast, broil and air fried. I checked after each function is done and decide the time needed for the next function. I like how it turned out, not chewy and browned burnt...
Thank you for your Support
Jamie Borromeo Akau is in the middle of pitching her dissertation proposal and manages to support me. How cool and loving is this? Thank you so much! #iylagranola
Our Untold Pain
I am grateful for what Glenn Omatsu taught me: the concept of mentoring on the go. https://lotusrainier.com/?s=Glenn+Omatsu+&submit_search= Several folks have asked me for help: read my doctoral thesis, one said. Another fully involved me, chapter by chapter to...
Even The Rainbow Has A Body: Stories of Filipino Artists who Pursued their Passion
EVEN THE RAINBOW HAS A BODY—Distinct Artistic Legacies. by Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz. Squid Printing Company LLC, Los Angeles, CA. 2016. 225p. Softcover. This book is compilation of essays on Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who have put the arts in the center of their...
Grace Upon Grace
#Seafoodpaella for hubby and myself with #bombarice#saffron#calamari#scallops#manilaclams#shrimps#redpepper and #salmonbelly I was talking to the Chef of #monsieurmarcel buying enough seafood for 2. He added to my portions and gave me a leg of #kingcrab. Earlier, I...