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N.V.M. Gonzalez
A beautiful tribute story to Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez written by Allan G. Aquino, one of NVM's last students, as myself Prosy Delacruz, Anna M Alves, M.G. Bertulfo and Grace Talusan. He has not died for me, his memory is so alive, his name is mentioned regularly...
Serenity Corner
My serenity corner with a fresh vase of beautiful flowers, supplied by @ediram88. It brings joy to me, as inspiration. Speaking of joy, my #princess2015la and I have our soulful conversations while eating her snacks. She really liked what I baked: roasted bananas,...
Don’t let evil idly pass by. Stand Up and vote
The human heart is the first home of democracy. Terry Tempest Williams, as quoted by Parker J. Palmer, “The Politics of the Broken Hearted” (2005) “This ‘one nation, indivisible’ is deeply divided along political, economic, racial, and religious lines. And despite our...
Vote on Nov 3
Vote for recapturing the honest, truthful, kind, lawful, compassionate, smart, innovative, fidelity to the US Constitution, welcoming to immigrants' soul of America, on or before Nov. 3, 2020. Before I eat my breakfast, I attend the mass at Holy Family Artesia to put...
I voted for change
I voted for change and to assure a better future for my 5yo granddaughter #princess2015la. I am a 68 yo Filipina American immigrant, a grandmother now, who was naturalized as an American citizen 42 years ago. I have voted in every election since, and voted for Pres....
Are we pushing our families down the cliffs?
Both the coronavirus crisis and the climate crisis reveal that our world is inextricably interconnected, and it’s as strong or as fragile as those connections. We have to strengthen those connections. It is our only choice. The sun is going to rise again. Mary Annaïse...
Grandma, I made this for you!
#princess2015la came to visit in between her classes. I introduced her to atis, my favorite fruit. As a courtesy, she tasted it. After eating 2 spoons, she said:"Here, Grandma, you can have your favorite fruit." Freshly harvested eggplant made into omelette by hubby,...
Tzaddik, a person of great righteousness
Racism is a public health issue in America, now at 202, 728 deaths, from #CoronaVirus, majority are Blacks and Latinos. LA Times reported that 61% of new cases came from ages 18 to 49yo age group. When I drove from Chinatown to home on Sunset Blvd, many young folks...
Tzaddik, a person of great righteousness
Racism is a public health issue in America, now at 202, 728 deaths, from #CoronaVirus, majority are Blacks and Latinos. LA Times reported that 61% of new cases came from ages 18 to 49yo age group. When I drove from Chinatown to home on Sunset Blvd, many young folks...