Welcome to Lotus Rainier
Vigan’s 18th Century Old World Charm
This 18th century old world charm prides on quiet elegance. Every nook and cranny lives up to its claim. Its tastefully prepared food is abundant and stays true to what the place is known for. The hotel works because it has a sense of place and stays true to its...
Lessons Learned
This is my spiritual gift. Would you believe this priest, Fr. Jerome Secillano led a seminar on Saving Marriage and Family? After, he opened it up to questions and answers. He gave thoughtful answers, and did not dodge the probing questions. We all showed a deep and...
High School Reunion
I did not expect this kind of intimacy, story telling, sharing of life stories, miracles witnessed by our collective faith in God. Oh my, and I ran into one of my favorite former editors, Lito Cruz who managed to bring out the best in me and who I sensed believed in...
Will you experience the real world in your late 70s?
Felicitas with her family. Glaciers - Felicitas poses with a glacier in Antarctica. ClassicCars - The 78-year-old recently traveled to Havana, Cuba. “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things...
Making Juice with Lolo
Juicing with her lolo #princess2015la
From Drought to Delight: A Stunning Display of Nature’s Beauty
The rains in the beginning of 2017 put an end to California's drought but also, the surge of wildflowers blooming in the hills. The once verdant hills became palette of artist's colors. It was breathtaking, stunning, beautiful. I felt God's grace walking the steep...
Small Achievements, Big Impacts: Celebrating Success Together
After lining the cupcake pan all by herself, she said, "I did it." She is so empowered but also celebrates her own achievement. While we ate, she handed me a piece of seaweed while she had one, too. I am learning lessons of positive self care and being considerate of...
Acupuncture insights of R. Antonio Whiteley, et al.
STAGNATIONS are like potential energy. They are just "stuck." Stagnations can lead to disharmony. Acupuncture can break up stagnations, getting the Qi and Blood moving and promote homeostasis [a state of equilibrium or balance]. Acupuncture can turn that 'potential...
A Sweet Gesture: Celebrating Small Acts of Kindness and Love
The many stages of her eating, choosing how to partake of them and when: yogurt chips, mandarin orange and last, blueberry and buttermilk with kumquats cake and blood orange zest. After, she fills up a bowl of nuts and hands to her lolo. When we are done washing...