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Continue reading →: Formal Gardens – Part I
Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: ? As rosarians, we are in constant pursuit of a rose garden whenever and wherever we are. During the rose peak blooming season, we love to see all rose gardens we can possibly see. In this pursuit, we come across all types of…
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Continue reading →: When the American soldiers landed in Batangas – 1945
This is the continuation of the article that appeared on Pacific Paratrooper’s blog about my parent’s escape from the Japanese when the American soldiers landed in Batangas in 1945. If you have not read it yet, I advise you to go to Pacific Paratrooper’s blog first before you continue…
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Continue reading →: What is Subli?
Originally posted on Subli: What is Subli? Subli preceded Christianity in the Philippines and is a pre-Spanish era’s religious ritual. The people of Bauan, Batangas paid homage to the cross, reverently called Mahal na Poong Alitagtag (Beloved Holy Cross of Alitagtag) by dancing the folk dance called Subli. The dance…
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Continue reading →: Designing a Garden
Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: My New York Rose Garden, photo taken on Jan. 14, 2009. ? Winter has finally arrived and since it is our downtime, it is a great time to plan and design your garden. If you have an existing bed, maybe it is time…
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Continue reading →: Significant Events on January 1st Throughout History
Throughout history, there are some significant events that happened on the first day of the year. Here are a few of them: 1583 – 1st day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland and Flanders 1622 – Papal Chancery adopts Jan. 1 as beginning of the year 1673 – Regular…
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Continue reading →: Merry Christmas to all
May you have the Spirit of Christmas which is peace. The Gladness of Christmas which is hope. The Heart of Christmas which is love. Remember our men in uniform! Merry Christmas and Peace to all!!!
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Continue reading →: How my father spent Christmas Eve 1941
Dec. 24, 1941 As they were nearing Tarlac, they were hearing explosions close by. There were more explosions it seemed. Looking further out, they could see clouds of black smoke billowing up in the sky, then more explosions. Every so often, they would stop on their trek and waited till…