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• My Favorite Things: M is for Mom

  

  I know what you're thinking... a "Mom" is not a thing. But... I just can't help it. I have been lucky enough to have had two Moms. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Kate Douglas: A 2-Book Bundle Lethal Deception and Lethal Obsession

  

  Kate Douglas: A 2-Book Bundle Lethal Deception and Lethal Obsession by Kate Douglas My rating: 3 of 5 stars I received a copy of this 2-book bundle through... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: L is for Leche Flan

  

  When it comes to desserts, I doubt if there is anything I find yummier than leche flan. In the Philippines, it is a special dessert that is made when there is... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: K is for Kiwi

  

  I have always enjoyed eating fruit and there are certain fruits that I like more than most. Among my favorite fruit, is Kiwi. It is a really delicious berry wit... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: J is for Jeans

  

  I have always been a t-shirt and jeans kind of person since I was in grade school. My first priority, when it comes to the clothes I wear, is comfort and jeans... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Celebrate Small Things April 11, 2014

  

  I missed posting last week (again). I had been getting a complete check up and my doc gave a loooong list of tests I had to get. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: I is for Ice Cream

  

  Is there anyone out there who doesn't like ice cream? Well, there may be a few...But... almost everyone loves to have some ice cream especially on a hot summer'... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: H is for Home

  

  There is a saying that goes, "there is no place like home." It is true. Home is a place like no other and no other place can ever feel like home. For a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: G is for Grapes

  

  We have an old grape vine growing in a small area near the back of our house. My Dad planted it many years ago and it has thrived. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Winners

  

  Winners by Danielle Steel My rating: 1 of 5 stars It has been a long time since I have read a book written by Danielle Steel. I picked this one to give myself... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: F is for Flowers

  

  Gladiola My Dad considers himself as a retired farmer... oops, the word around here is "agriculturist." His father and his father's father tilled the land. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: E is for E-book

  

  Ever since I can remember, books (fiction, as a matter of fact) have been the greatest magic pill for me. Reading helps me to travel to distant lands I could... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: D is for Dogs

  

  Scruffy I love dogs. I always have since I was a little girl. Our very first dog was Scruffy. He was given to us by our next door neighbor in the Philippines... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: C is for Car

  

  Among the most precious things I own, is my car. It is nothing fancy. It is not an expensive or luxury brand. My car did not even come full with gadgets - no... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: B is for Banana Cake

  

  A few weeks ago, my Dad starting taking bananas home from our vegetable garden. We had some banana plants there which Dad lovingly took care of. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things: A is for Arroz Caldo

  

  When I was still living in the Philippines, one of my favorite "merienda" (snack) items is the delicious Arroz Caldo. Arroz Caldo means warm rice, literally. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Charm Offensive

  

  Charm Offensive by William Thacker My rating: 2 of 5 stars I received a copy of the book through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Sentinel

  

  The Sentinels: The Sundering, Book V by Troy Denning My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received a copy of The Sentinel through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Celebrate Small Things: March 28, 2014

  

  I missed posting last week. Mainly because I forgot what day it was... hehehe. The weather was pretty bad too. But here I am... I am back :) This week, I am... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Death Has a Name

  

  Death Has a Name by Jerry Hanel My rating: 3 of 5 stars Jerry Hannel's book, Death Has a Name, is an interesting read. The story centers on a psychic detective... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE