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  • A Woman of Substance on Time Square Billboard

    I 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… 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… Continue reading

  • My Goodreads Book Reading Challenges

    There are book challenges that I have joined on Goodreads, but it’s not working for me, so in 2023, I did not enter any. I read whatever interested me and enjoyed them rather than attempting to reach a certain number… Continue reading

  • A New Year’s Food for Thought

    People make New Year’s Resolutions every year on New Year’s Day. However, very few people can stick with their New Year’s resolutions. This year, take a different approach, take the pressure off, and learn how to improve your life by… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading

  • Merry Christmas 2022

    From my home to your home – Have a Blessed Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! I have had this simple creche gracing our home during the Christmas season every year since 1970. Continue reading