Elsa and I are once again on a bus. We’re now headed home from Baguío to Manila, having completed a quick immersion in the Cordilleras. …
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Good Friday
This morning we journeyed to see a place where my heart broke. There is a tailings dam that regularly releases it’s contents into the river. …
Beauty is Skin Deep
We were quite blessed last night to be house guests at our partner Georgia’s home. Her husband collected us at the bus depot and we …
Taking a Breath
Today was a comparatively slow day! Last night Elsa and I had a lovely light supper with the intention of an early night, and instead …
Comfort
Comfort, o comfort my people. What does it mean to be comfortable? We’re on another flight this afternoon, this time returning from Cebu to Manila, …
Fast or Feast
Today, the first Sunday of Lent, was another day of eating here in the Philippines. A lot of eating! Naturally, this leads one to consider …
Field Trip
I have always loved an adventure. Field trips were a Favourite part of school, even now I usually find a way to add some adventure …
A Rose by Any Other Name
What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I’ve always enjoyed the little nuggets of …
Happy Valentine’s Day
I hope that as you read this blog today that you have already experienced an expression of love- it is the day for it!- whether …
Ash Wednesday
It’s a beautiful warm evening here in Quezon City. I think part of the beauty is that I had a decent rest last night, that …