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Conrad teaches me the secrets to success in business, friendship, and life generally
Sometimes the most unassuming people teach you the greatest lessons -- about life, and yourself.…
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All The Way
An enthusiastic 'tricycle' driver changes our Friday morning in inner city Iloilo.
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Subay
Subay is the Hiligaynon word for ants. Here is what happens when you leave a…
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Frogs’ Legs
Wet season rain awakens the frogs in the abandoned rice ponds near our apartment.
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The Red
In our family, the iPhone 6 Plus that I absorbed from a finalised Telstra Plan…
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Holy Week Processions
We've just moved to Iloilo City, so we join the Holy Week procession that passes…
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Handle With Care
Street art with an marine conservation theme in the back alleys of Iloilo City.
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Testing Positive for TB
When my son's new paediatrician suggested a TB test, I didn't take it that seriously.…
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The Stories We Tell Children
Telling a 10-year old not to go into a room, is a bit like putting…
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The Beginners Guide to Riding in Jeepneys
Jeepneys are the cultural icons of the Philippines. Here a quick guide to riding like…
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Kittens, Kittens and more Kittens
Sharing some kitten love … Our beloved rescue cat Maxine had her 2nd batch…
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Jerry’s Mango Drink
If Jerry can take his own cup to buy his favourite mango smoothie, maybe we…
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Taking a Blogging Break
After months of talk and planning, Jerry and I are finally transferring to live in…
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My 50th Birthday
Celebrating my 50th year with the people I call family in Estancia.
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Suspicious
Our beloved Maxine lost one of her kittens to a mean Ginger Tom. He got…
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Fresh Coconut Juice
Fresh 'buko juice' is one of the best things in the Philippines.
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Plastic Flowers … Ma’am Said
When children tell you about a school project 5 minutes before the deadline, is it…
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Buko Juice for Sale
Fresh green coconuts, drinking sweet water from the nut, spilling it down your cheeks and…
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How To Entertain Your 9 Year Old
It's always exciting when you find a new place that your child loves.
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Brilliant
Living, working, playing, eating and sleeping in one-room small room is not without its challenges.…
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Riding in Cars With a Boy
The first time Jerry rode in a taxi he opened the door while the taxi…
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Recycling Plastic is Not a Solution
Of course recycling plastic is important, but it's not a solution to the growing issue…
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Urduja Floodwaters
Living in a rural area of the Philippines is not without it's challenges.
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The Sound of Christmas in the Philippines
Christmas in the Philippines is filled with music, religious fiestas and lots of rain. No…
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Little Pieces of Joy
Catching Jerry singing to his cat are among the little pieces of droll delight that…
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Jerry’s Ballet Class
Travelling 4.5 hours each way to the city so my 8-year-old can attend classical ballet…
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Yes, it’s happened to #metoo
This was a hard post to write, and edit, and read again.
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You’re Not Dying Here
A short post with an update about my father's heart attack. He's fine for now…
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Living Without Plastic and Getting Everyone Involved
How can we live without plastic bags?
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Little Family of Strays
A stray cat from our afternoon walk, joins our little family.
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Ice-on-a-Rope
Sometimes it's really stressful living here in Estancia but my days are often relieved by…
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Hills, Dad’s Lost Ear and a Dog Called Sally
Walking familiar streets of my hometown and I meet a little dog.
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The Path of 2016
Photo essay inspired by a black rainforest beetle, ready to jump in the water.
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I Like My Poverty Behind Glass
Rainy afternoon waiting for my son in the shopping mall playcentre, I sip coffee and…
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We Can Fly Together
When Jerry prays to God or wishes for something he always asks for wings so…
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Quiet acts of kindness
There is something in the quiet stoicism in which Filipinos approach discomfort that is compelling.
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How narrow ideas gain wide attention
Racism, intolerance and discrimination only gain power when one individual's comments are given more focus…
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Can I open just one eye?
The toy library has a very cool little cooking set so they all insisted on…
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The Grade 1 (Squid) Christmas Party
Like all new parents, I have an inextinguishable zeal for videoing and photographing EVERYTHING!
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Friendship will not be deleted
I never did delete my life away, I adopted a little boy instead. Great to…
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Opera in the Paddock
Nobody was moving though. I heard some of the 1,100 people calling out "this is…
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Can we go where there are more birds?
Six year olds can be very hard to please during birdwatching outings.
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What did you write about when you were little?
I wrote very boring letters when I was a kid, but my siblings' correspondence was…
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Magical Mission Beach
I’m back here in between trips to the Philippines and the last few days have…
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