Some time in the mid 1990s, Macrine (my spouse of 54 years) and I purchased a
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- California,
- Birthday
- December 20
- Bio
- Retired Filipino-American. Enjoy blogging, gardening and photography.
http://lifeinus1960present.blogspot.com
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January 16, 2012 10:11PM - Your Failures are Your
Inspiration to Success
January 16, 2012 12:36PM - Am I a Born or Made Writer?
January 16, 2012 12:25PM - Do you know your US
Constitution?
January 16, 2012 12:16PM - Origin of the Filipino Race
January 15, 2012 10:45PM
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JANUARY 16, 2012 10:11PM
Is Time Sharing Vacation For You?
Time-sharing vacation purchases are not for everyone. But if you have patience, it is a good way to enjoy a vacation in 4 to 5 star resorts/hotels all over the world.
JANUARY 16, 2012 12:36PM
Your Failures are Your Inspiration to Success
Have you ever looked back in your past and remembered your failures? Have you realized that without those failures you could not have succeeded? The common saying that you have to fail in order to succeed applies to the following past events in my life.
JANUARY 16, 2012 12:25PM
Am I a Born or Made Writer?
Am I a Born or Made Writer?
JANUARY 16, 2012 12:16PM
Do you know your US Constitution?
JANUARY 15, 2012 10:45PM
Origin of the Filipino Race
Origin of the Filipino Race
Si Malakas at si MagandaThis is my own English translation of the origin of the Filipino race. It is a story based on children's folklore written in the local dialect of the Philippines.
In 1972, after I/
JANUARY 15, 2012 10:19PM
Marinduque Cuisine-Best in the Island
Coconut lobster with tomatoes and cucumber salad at Chateau Du Mer, Philippines.
Marinduque cuisine to me is the best in the Philippines. Four dishes that I love are describe in this article. My online friend who is a Caucasian Canadian, called MJ, is married to a Filipina, and po… Read full post »
JANUARY 15, 2012 10:00PM
Philippines-Nation of Fiestas and Festivals
Moriones Parade, Moriones Festival, Boac, Marinduque, 2011
Do you know that the Philippines is the only nation in the world that has festivals every month of the year? It is also a nation that has the longest Christmas season in the world, almost 4.5 months starting from September… Read full post »
JANUARY 15, 2012 8:31PM
Joys and Activities After Retirement
Joys and Activities After Retirement
Front Yard Landscaping of the Main HouseMy first activity after retirement was to write an article on the Joys of Retirement on one of my blog sites. I described in [that article](http://chateaudumer.blogspot.com), my feeling of getting/
JANUARY 15, 2012 8:19PM
My First Cockfighting Tournament in the Philippines
My first cockfighting experience was about five years ago in the Philippines. I did not enjoy the experience, but my two US-born sons had a fantastic time.
I grew up in the Philippines, until I was 25 years old. But I have never attended a cockfighting tournament. When I was… Read full post »
JANUARY 15, 2012 8:03PM
Marinduque International Medical Mission of Love
I have helped my less fortunate brethren with my time, effort and resources. I know I have truly lived because I have touched the lives of others.
I have been an active member of Marinduque International, Inc. (MI,Inc) for many years and have served for its seven bi-annual Medical… Read full post »
JANUARY 9, 2012 10:49PM
The Day the World Trembled- 9/11/01
The Day the World Trembled
The 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of The World
Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in
Washington D.C last September reminded me of the day the world
trembled. That unforgettable… Read full post »
JANUARY 9, 2012 9:54PM
Childhood Memories of the Japanese-American War-1941-1945
Childhood Memories of Japanese-American War in Panay Island
Life in the time of war is a difficult experience for a child.
All school and play activities are interrupted. Survival amidst the
chaos becomes a paramount goal in life. Our family had… Read full post »
JANUARY 9, 2012 1:37PM
Our Love Story-55th Wedding Anniversary Approaching
A Love Story-Our Coming 55th Wedding Anniversary
Valentine' S Day is fast approaching. The day is for lovers young
and old. In my case, my wife and I are in our mid-70's so this
coming Valentine's Day is really for the "Old". We are old in
chronological age but very young in… Read full post »
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