As the year gracefully folds its way to a grand finale, my family and I gather our laughter, gratitude, and appetites for our time-honored tradition –our annual year-end thanksgiving. It’s all about giving thanks, breaking bread together, and celebrating the journey we’ve navigated as a family. It all begins with a humble trip to hear …
You’ve probably come across Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas” on the airwaves at some point. I certainly have. But upon discovering a rendition by a choir, I thought differently good about it and decided to take a fresh and different perspective on the song. I should mention that it was written not by Stevie but …
One of the valuable experiences I’ve provided my children, which I unfortunately missed out on during my own childhood, is the opportunity to travel. Although my overseas adventures began late (after college), exploring various places has significantly broadened my perspective. In particular, Andre, my son, has absorbed numerous lessons through our family travels. Even during …
We love our bread. We love our butter. But most of all, we love spices. Every time we travel or come across an ad on social media introducing new spices, we buy them. We have one for every kind of meal served on the table — from just enough zing to the strongest kick that …
Today would have been our dear Inang’s 97th birthday. She’s been gone from our sight more than 20 years ago already. Back then, when we bought Christmas gifts for loved ones, it was also a time to get a birthday gift for our beloved mother. While she and our dear Tatang were still alive, I …