The Vietnam War is made famous by the American s defeat despite great effort. It reveals the weakness in the most modern military power: guerilla warfare. My photos for this week s photo challenge is about what the Liberation Army did to beat the odds against the American military. Hopefully, it reveals…
See Through Shadow
Its been awhile since my last blog post and I will begin this post as part of this week’s photo challenge ,Shadow, with a promise to be more regular this 2017. In a way, I have been away or in the shadows of WordPress for a while. I have been having little adventures…
2016 – A Year with Few Names
“Tahom” means beautiful in Ilonggo and I received this pouch from my friend who believes my name should be “beautiful”. I would like to believe she is right. Perhaps that’s why I use it so often. I like things with letters or names. For me, some names are art and life and not just proper…
Portrait of Resilience
It has been difficult since my mother passed away. There seemed no shortage of challenges and opportunities seemed rare. I feel blessed though that she taught me a great deal about resilience. So now this weekly photo challenge reflects me, a self portrait of someone who is Resilient. I am posting new…
Horizon- Past to Present
It’s a Sunday morning. This year we are exploring our own country and heritage. My son is a dual citizen and before he turns 18 and decides on being Filipino or Canadian, I want him to know more about my country. So while WordPress is looking for New Horizon or the future, we are…
Herstory of Home I
I have been living on Gingham Lane for three (3) years now and writing about it for one (1) year. It was a long road to this Home. Rather than a History of this Home, I have a Herstory. I was inspired to write this from a conversation I had with my…
A List of Lifetime Lists
I write this article as I find it in my To Do List for Sunday. No matter that I am late by a day. There is some satisfaction in seeing it on my list for November 20, 2016 and checking it or scratching it out to mean the task is completed. Then to…
Moon Magic
Last Monday, earth inhabitants were reminded of the wonders of this universe. I was rushing home and braving infamous Metro Manila traffic during peak hours to catch the Supermoon. I didn’t catch the moon over my house. I was too late but I captured the moon over Gingham Lane. It seemed to bless…
Supermoon 2016
This post is from http://Welcome To Life Memoirs blog https://tyagipayal.wordpress.com/ It was nice to know I wasn’t the only one mesmerized by the Supermoon last Monday. Her perspective is from Down Under. On Monday 14th November 2016 the gap between the earth and moon was at very closest point,known as Perigree,which was one of…
Just Super
I like how Victo pulls away from his professional life and reminds us all that we are also human beings and we are blessed to have this life and to have this Supermoon
On Living and Writing
Today, I was asked “Why do I write?” Simply, I write to live. First, it is required in my profession. I am a lawyer. While most people consider the stereotype of a lawyer who is arguing in the Courtroom, the vast majority of legal work is really, WRITING. From law school entrance exams to law…
Tiny Traces of Christmas-WPC
I live in a tiny townhouse on Gingham Lane. It provides convenient inspiration for this week’s challenge Tiny Filipinos start anticipating the holidays as soon as the “ber” months begin. Christmas decorations are up in homes as soon as Halloween paraphernalia goes down. (Thanksgiving is for Americans) Rather than have a Christmas tree…
Living On Gingham Lane 