Pancit Bihon or sauteed rice noodles is one of Filipinos most popular dishes, in addition to lumpia. Noodle dishes such as this has been introduced to us by Chinese immigrants. One of the most common and popular dishes served in parties and family celebrations. Pancit, just like any other Filipino dishes, is not spicy. But…
“To the heart and mind ignorance is kind. There’s no comfort in the truth pain is all you’ll find.” (George Michael, from Careless Whisper) “Dad can I go see the dance?” “No you cannot! Dancing is a sin…!” “But Dad… am just going to watch….” “Don’t let me tell you again…!” “Ugggghhhh.” I sighed…
“Mom! Just throw them away. We bought them and it served its purpose. Now it’s time to let them go. If we need them… we’ll buy them again!” We closed out Ramon’s apartment in Tulsa three weeks ago. I did not want to rent and drive a U-Haul truck or rent a pick up truck…
“You were an abused child just like me!” Willie would tell me in one of our discussions. “No, I was not! My parents did not constantly beat me. I remember getting beat only twice and that was my fault so I deserved it…” I’d reply. I never considered myself being abused as a child. To…
I can’t live in one place for too long. My limit is six years living in the same place. After that, I get bored. I yearn for change. The nomad in me wants to move, she gets restless; she wants to be on the road, to another city, another state, another place… Moving is in…
“Dad… wake up!” the little girl shaking his father on the left shoulder. “Huhh…? ssshhhhhh… ssshhhh…” the father snored while leaning his head on a big rock. “Dad… c’mon, let’s go! Let’s go home…!” “It’s getting dark and I’m scared…” the little girl is now on the verge of crying. This man is my dad. …
“Salmons’ sense of smell is far superior to humans, in that they always go back to their natal stream – the same exact place where they were born to spawn and die. There’s only one salmon specie that do not die after spawning, and that is the Atlantic salmon. After spending almost 8 years out…
We have now lived in Abilene Texas for over five years, and we have yet to find a barbecue place that’s good. When we first arrived in this town, late November 2004, I looked through the yellow pages to find a good barbecue joint. I even went as far as calling the local newspaper, and…
Welding. I had no clear understanding, of what welding was, or what it entailed until my son, Ramon, took welding in high school. More importantly I had no idea how dangerous it is… He must take proper precautions, and wear protective equipment, such as heavy leather gloves, leather aprons, and long sleeve jacket to avoid…
As an 18 year old welding student, Ramon lives a well regimented and disciplined life. He lives by himself in his own apartment. He learned how to cook, clean and shops for himself. And of course he drives himself to school. All of which he’s never done while home with us. He wakes up at…
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