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  • Do you have trouble remembering names? I do.

    My son went to Florida and so I was taking care of his dog in his absence. I was walking Skipper yesterday and someone across the street waved and said,”Hi Rosalinda.” She looked familiar but I could not remember her… 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… 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… 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… 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.… Continue reading

  • Snow in Charleston, SC. Really?

     Yes, it does snow in Charleston. Not Charleston, West Viriginia but Charleston, South Carolina. Not often but it does. Today is one of those days. The last big one was in 1989, the same year they had Hurricane Hugo. It… 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… Continue reading

  • Doing New Year’s resolutions anyone?

      Is it that time of year again when everyone is thinking of making resolutions for the new year? How did you make out in 2017? Did you accomplish what you resolved to do? I accomplished a lot but not… 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!!!   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… Continue reading