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I believe Life is a Long Road. And in this blog, I speak about my life as a single mom, as a writer, and as a blogger. So read on for the stories of a Filipina..
Recent Posts Tagged With 'mother-son conversations'
My Funny Mother's Day
Scene : My 6-year-old cousin, Gio, plays boxing with Tarko ala Manny Pacquiao, complete with hand gloves and dramatic knock-outs, while I am busy with my own work.After a few minutes Gio approaches me and asks, "Ate Lala, pahingi po ng tinapay? (Ate ...
Basketball Runs
It used to be flying kites in summer, this same time, this same summer season of watching kites hover above us.I, leading you, pointing before you, how to dream with these kites flying.Then wondering, should we begin to fly kites ourselves, or should...
“Wa na Papa?”
This morning, Tarko woke up with an unusual question, but with his usual morning smile all over his face.“Wa na Papa?” (No More Papa?)Instead of showing surprise from this morning conversation, I answered back with my usual smile-and-hug routine ...
