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Next Chapter of Life: Wakes, Funerals, Reunions
Fr. Peter delivered a eulogy for our friend Pier Giorgio Luciani. Of all the chapter achievements in his life - there are many, like an Italian Member of the Parliament, Italian Entrepreneur, Sierra Club Trail Hiker, Father, and Husband - two traits stood out: his...
No Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
Hubby Enrique de la Cruz does not bother with red roses. Instead, he gives me quality service - he changed the oil and filter in my car and bought the stuff to do oil change. He also replanted the phalaenopsis and this year, 2023, sprouted so many blooms. He told me...
Made with Love
I made brunch for my family and served ribeye steaks with garlic; calamansi and sriracha marinated chicken; frittata with potatoes, red pepper, and cabbage; fresh strawberries and pineapple; salad and calamansi yogurt bundt cake. I forgot to take a photo of the whole...
The Joy Of Watching The Philippine Ballet Theater
“Panta hypoménei. This means that love bears every trial with a positive attitude. It stands firm in hostile surroundings. This “endurance” involves not only the ability to tolerate certain aggravations, but something greater: a constant readiness to confront any...
Proactive Care for Others
Our #princess2015la is such a delight. We took her to her favorite place, where she ordered two dinner entrees. She ate most of one entree and took home the second entree to share with her parents or take as her lunch. She's quite proactive. Sweet story about her: We...
Celebrating a centenarian life: Grace, Elegance, Love, and Faith.
Imagine living up to 100 years old. Imagine how family, neighbors/friends, and caregivers fuss about you to make it a special day. Imagine Joe ordering a special birthday card from England on January 15 and, to be told it won't arrive until Feb. 15, buys another card...
Luminous Aura
I was sitting many mornings ago by my front window. A luminous, beautiful African American woman with a neat hairdo passed by. My heart wanted to ask her the secret of her luminosity. I ran out of my front door and, huffing and puffing, approached her. With audacity...
The voice of the sea with light and gray skies
"The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation. The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is...
Only Good Vibes for 2023
Welcoming 2023 with good longtime friends is a plus! It is even more treasured when conversations can flow back and forth, we can all share, and we can all grow together as loving spirits. Thank you for hosting Mon David Ann David and Nicole David Yalong. The dishes...