I wrote this as a reminder, because I need reminding during the times I forget. I wrote this as a personal challenge, because I aspire to be the best I can be in the relationship I'm in and having this guide is so much better than having none. Sometimes a map is needed so you … Continue reading The Boyfriend Manifesto
Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
by Eric Santillan I went to a house for orphans the other week, and stayed there for a whole afternoon. It was a nice activity, one I haven't done in a long time. I played with the kids, talked to the administrator, and while I was there, I got to join a birthday party sponsored … Continue reading Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
by Eric Santillan The elections are over. The hype, and singing, and dancing, and debates (or lack of it) and poster wars, and the wooing of votes, and the buying of them, are over. We have new officials. Finally. Our problems are solved! Our saviours have arrived! Not. We've had elections in this country since … Continue reading What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
by Eric Santillan We go to the groceries every week. It has become so integrated to our weekly routine that we no longer think about it. I don't know with you, but even if I have a list, I sometimes find myself buying more than I planned. I end up making what others would call … Continue reading Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
The Whole Truth
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo I can honestly claim that I once won third place in a judo competition. And if you knew me at all, and knew how much effort I put into avoiding any type of physical or sporting activity, you would not believe me. But … Continue reading The Whole Truth
Bataan Death March: Lest We Forget
Originally posted in 2timothy.com. by Christine Ferrera I grew up without really understanding the significance of our celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). Sure, I knew about the facts and characters of this day from grade school and high school. I was a History quiz bee contender then so I had to … Continue reading Bataan Death March: Lest We Forget
We Lost The Raffle of the Gods and Dominated The Earth
by Eric Santillan If an alien visited the earth many thousands of years ago, and saw the animals in the plains of Africa--the sabre-tooth tiger with its speed and power, the mammoth with its protective hide, the buffalo, the antelope, and the human--and the alien was asked to bet on who would survive and lord … Continue reading We Lost The Raffle of the Gods and Dominated The Earth
The Real Generation of Wimps
by Eric Santillan The generation who are in grade school and high school now have been called many names. But the name that has stuck is the Generation of Wimps. That is because this generation is more pampered and spoiled than the previous ones. Because of the media and research about the importance of high … Continue reading The Real Generation of Wimps
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