One of the greatest parenting secrets my mother passed on was to raise my child as a friend, a best friend. So when my daughter
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Christmas Countdown Day 1: Facing Demons
Christmas season is hectic, and each year I promise myself that I will not be dragged into the rush and commercialism. So far I have
Christmas Countdown Day 2: Girl Power
When in Berlin for the holidays, my daughter inevitably visits her best friend. M and M have been friends since Pre-School and in spite of
Christmas Countdown Day 3: Cookie Madness
My kitchen is the last place you will ever look into for traditional Christmas cookies, especially German Christmas Cookies. Let me tell you why: my
Christmas Countdown Day 6: Funny Bones
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,
Rising From The Rubble
The other day I wrote briefly about rising from the rubble, rebuilding my life, my self, and parts of my soul. One of the most
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