Writer's Musings

1 Feb 2018

Chronic Kidney Disease

Two years ago to the day, Feb. 1, 2016, my husband was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. He was not feeling well for months and his doctors could not figure out why. He was so sick that day, that I insisted I take him to emergency. Within half an hour after he…

29 Jan 2018

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 name. It was embarrassing so I just waved back and said “Hi.” I must have…

21 Jan 2018

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 garden designs. ? On most…

17 Jan 2018

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 reading this article. Thanks. …

11 Jan 2018

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 is traced to the town…

5 Jan 2018

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 to redesign it. What can…

3 Jan 2018

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 happened on Dec.22 and they got 8 inches of snow. Charleston had a white Christmas…

31 Dec 2017

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 mail delivery begins between New…

28 Dec 2017

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 all. I sometimes wonder what’s the big idea behind this resolution thing. Most resolutions are…

25 Dec 2017

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!!!