Month: November 2017

Happier days!

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Myself, after a good coffee and carrot cake night with a dear friend. 🙂

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Liam Rafael, November 9, 2017

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I was recently in Manila for the birth of my BFF’s second son, Liam Rafael (or “Baby Rafa”), as he is known. I’m pretty much present for Ivy’s baby deliveries…only a day late for both.  Her son, Sebastian, was born on September 10, 2015, and I arrived, true to form, one day later. 🙂 She […]

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All Saints Day

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Traditions last as long as families and significant others keep things going… November 1 is such a day for Filipinos. In remembrance of their dearly departed, they give their annual dues, in the form of flowers, candles, and prayers. There is that Catholic belief that the souls of the dear departed are in Purgatory, and […]

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