I’ve been worrying and working so much on my A to Z blogging challenge I haven’t done much of anything else. The emails and awards I’m hoping to catch up on this weekend. 196 more words
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Reckonings
It un-slumbered today, poised itself for descent. Poised itself to plunge and plunder, popping like finger to inner cheek circa nineteen eighty-four. Popping like forgotten doors pried suddenly open. 417 more words
Fieldtrip
“Tay, sigurado ka po? Ikaw ang magmamaneho ng sasakyan namin?” tanong ni Tutoy sa ama niya.
“Oo anak. Huwag ka mag-alala, expert yata ‘to! Magiging masaya kayo sa fieldtrip niyo!” sagot nito sa hindi makapaniwalang anak. 116 more words
The Song That Is My Friend
Last night, I saw Bryan Bowers perform. It was the first time I had seen him since sometime around 1975. Back in those days, I was part of the Folk Music “scene” in Chicago and had the great fortune and pleasure of watching some of the greatest singer-songwriters perform over the span of 4-5 years. 633 more words

A Martyr and Selfish Love
“I waited for a long time!” she shouted.
“I…I love you! I just had a problem with my famil—” said by the guy.
“No! If you really want to be with me, you’ll do whatever. 48 more words

Ang Libro at Yakap ni Kamatayan
Minsan napadaan ako sa ilalim ng puno ng balete sa tabi ng paaralan namin nang ako’y papunta sa simbahan. Nakita ko yung titser ko sa Relihiyon noong nakaraang taon na naka-upo malapit dito. 519 more words