As a Son
PinoyDad on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 5th, 2008It’s hard to miss Mother’s Day, which is just around the corner (May 11, 2008), with all the posters, ads and merchandise everywhere, even this early. There’s no doubt that Mother’s Day is now highly commercialized, which is the reason why some disregard this day. They say that Mother’s Day, just like the day of [...]
Guilt Trip: spend time with loved ones
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008How often has it been said that you should spend time with, and treasure, the ones you love while you still have the chance. Still, while we nod our heads in agreement, we simply disregard it.
It’s the same thing as praying to God in happy times, or, if you prefer something farther from heaven, being [...]
Ginintuang Payo ng mga Magulang
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga mumunti ngunit Ginintuang butil ng payo na nakuha ko sa aking mga magulang:
Si Inay, tinuruan niya ako HOW TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE — “Kung kayong dalawa ay magpapatayan, doon kayo sa labas! Mga leche kayo, kalilinis ko lang ng bahay.”
Natuto ako ng RELIGION kay Itay — “Kapag yang [...]
Happiness of a Mother
Sunday, March 16th, 2008My mother loved that Jollibee commercial years back, wherein a son, upon receivng his first salary, brought his mother to a local Jollibee branch and promised that next time, he will treat her at Jollibee-Hongkong.
If you come to think of it, starting at the middle of our socio-economic structure, there’s really nothing fancy about a [...]