Footlose Old-timer
My wife died more than 10 years ago. Since then (and even before that), my daughter had a housemaid to help me with my personal needs and as a quick-response, in case my aging body needs emergency help. In that span of time, I have had three. The last one was so stressful she almost…
If Bohol is not on your bucket list, add it now. You won’t be sorry, I assure you. But before I go into why it is such an amazing place to visit, bear with me for a while. I love to travel. It is my balm against loneliness, plus it is a good exercise. In other…
When I feel the itch (and I am always itchy), I travel, one of the nice things about being healthy and single. It can be a simple as a long drive, or a flight or boat ride to an island. In all cases, the destination is always the same – an evening in a quiet…
Two weeks ago, I passed by a pick-up truck with this sticker on the back. I did not mind it until I was a few steps away. So I hurried back and took this picture. The message, at face value, is satirically funny. Yet it is laden with a deeper meaning for a lot of…
Nothing is over until it’s over- no matter how old you can be. I found this out over the weekend in a place I thought I may never have the chance to see, feel and experience in my lifetime – the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (The Filipino Houses of Acuzar), a heritage resort in Bagac,…
When was the last time you went for a vacation? If it was too long ago to remember, then it’s time to have one. Do it now while you can. Going on a vacation and the traveling that comes with it is like a body-mind workout.