Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo I had read in the news somewhere in some western countries, there is an increase of young professionals moving back in with their parents after college. This generation has now been tagged as the Boomerang Generation (a play, I suppose on the Baby … Continue reading Generations
Say That Again
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo The other week, I brought my 4-year-old nephew to the toy store. On our way back to meet his mother, he was riddled with comments and questions-the retail high had gotten to him and he wouldn't let go of his new toy. Along … Continue reading Say That Again
A Do-able Dream
by Eric Santillan I remember going to the National Museum many years ago and talking to its curator. Every Sunday, the National Museum opens its doors to children and students of poor families. They can enter the museum for free--offering the children and their families an alternative educational tour and recreation that does not really … Continue reading A Do-able Dream
Titles
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo When I was in college, I joined a committee that once gave me the task of making guest speakers' introductions. I would be handed someone's resume and from there, I had to glean enough information that would be read by the emcee. This … Continue reading Titles
Grateful
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo I have very vivid memories of staying in the basement of our old apartment. I would stand in front of a white board and gaze out into a row of empty chairs and pretend to be a teacher. I wrote on the board … Continue reading Grateful
Jesse
From a homily given during the wake mass of Secretary Jesse Robredo last 24 August 2012 in Malacanang Palace by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ For more about Sec Jesse Robredo, read this article on Wikipedia. I come here to grieve with you, to grieve the passing of a simple man and true leader. Almost three … Continue reading Jesse
Movers and Shakers
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo As a teacher, I welcome differences of opinion and questions from my students especially in the classroom. It is, after all, a sign that they are thinking. With my students, the questions and dissenting opinions have always come very respectfully. On the rare … Continue reading Movers and Shakers
The Happiest Place on Earth
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo I got a chance to visit Disney World with my sisters, brothers-in-law, nephew and nieces a few months ago and I had a blast. The last time I had visited had been more than ten years earlier and I was still a teenager. … Continue reading The Happiest Place on Earth
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