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A Woman of Substance on Time Square Billboard
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Continue reading →: A Woman of Substance on Time Square BillboardI received an email that my book, “A Woman of Substance,” was approved for the “I Love NY” board in Times Square on Sunday, April 20th, between 10 a.m. and noon ET. They will run it multiple times during the two-hour window. I won’t be able to be in NY,…
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Giveaway for “The Zigzag Road”
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Continue reading →: Giveaway for “The Zigzag Road”Enter the giveaway for “The Zigzag Road” at Goodreads.com: This book is an interesting introduction into the customs and everyday life of Filipinos both before and during WWII. Using the Filipino language along with English in greetings, small talk and foods adds to the authenticity of their life. Explaining many…
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Book Launch – “The Zigzag Road”
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Continue reading →: Book Launch – “The Zigzag Road”To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the end of WWII on Aug. 15, 1945, I’m publishing my book, “The Zigzag Road” the same day. Weaving historical events from the time of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the “Second Pearl Harbor” in the Philippines, “The Zigzag Road” chronicles my father’s…
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Continue reading →: A Visit to the American National Cemetery in Manila
Originally posted on Subli: On my recent trip to the Philippines, I paid my respects to members of the armed forces buried in the American National Cemetery in Manila. It was a moving and humbling experience. The American National Cemetery and Memorial are located in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, just…
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Continue reading →: Things to do this St.Patrick’s Day Weekend
Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: Bayville Haunted St. Patrick Haunted Houses March 17 & 18, Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm to 10 pm Bayville Adventure Park 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville, NY Bayville Haunted St. Patrick’s has 3 Haunted Houses. A St. Patrick’s themed house, St. Patrick’s at…
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Continue reading →: An 11th Airborne Division Association – “Angels” New Year’s Miracle
I saw this article on my Facebook feed from the 11th Airborne Division Association – “Angels” and I’m happy to share it with the fans of WWII history. Great story and a New Year’s Miracle indeed! I was recently contacted by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the 11th Airborne…
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Continue reading →: My Last Farewell by Jose Rizal
Originally posted on Subli: On December 30, 1896, Jose Rizal was executed by firing squad on grounds of treason by the Spaniards, which ignited the fire for the Philippine revolution against the Spanish Regime. He wrote this poem before his execution. Spanish English “Mi último adiós”original version by José Rizal…