It is quintessential Filipino to first find the humour in tragedy or adversity. Whether it a political debacle or natural disaster, or even personal loss,
Category: Culture Vulture
Christmas Countdown Day 9: The Right Tools
One of the aspects of living in Germany that I had to come to terms with very early on was this overwhelming DIY culture. This
Christmas Countdown Day 12: Faith & Perseverance
December 12 is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. For Catholics living in North, Central and South America, the legend of the Mexican
Commuter Adventures: All Black Mornings
Maybe it is because I grew up in colourful countries and and lived most of my life among cultures where colour plays a major role
Santa’s Pole Dance
If Santa were allowed to have some fun on Christmas and were let loose around the German Christmas markets for some mulled wine (Glühwein), he
Second Sunday of Advent Musings
Every day is ChristmasWhen you have the kind of mind,That stores up all the goodnessAnd the sweetness it can find.When you don’t need an occasion,To
FrogDiva Thoughts 