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Presence, not presents

by | Nov 30, 2008 | Tidbits

I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I...

Three birthdays in a row

by | Nov 15, 2008 | Tidbits

While I would really want to have some sort of celebration for this blog yesterday, a contest perhaps or some giveaways, sadly I can’t. Since last week, we have been busy for Dad’s birthday party for Monday during our community prayer meeting where we distributed some...

What sort of music is that?!

by | Oct 24, 2008 | Tidbits

While working on my laptop, my media player was turned on and playing random selections mostly from alternative/rock music bands. Dad heard one particular song (I think it was from Switchfoot) and he disapprovingly commented, “What sort of music is that?!” I just...

The Zahir

by | Sep 16, 2008 | Tidbits

Disclaimer: This is not a book review. I chose The Zahir to borrow from among the many others displayed on my sister’s bookshelf. I thought I needed some company to keep me from boredom while waiting at the airport lounge for my trip going home. True enough, I had a...

Hesburger: Finland’s national hamburger

by | Aug 20, 2008 | Tidbits

On my first day in Finland, while we were on the bus to Pori from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, I immediately noticed the many Hesburger establishments along the way. “It’s yummy hamburger,” according to my 8-year old niece, who was my seatmate/guide that time. As my...

Lebanese fast food at Novy Smichov

by | Aug 15, 2008 | Tidbits

It was a sunny Sunday and after the noontime Mass at the Church of Our Lady Victorious where the Infant Jesus of Prague is enshrined, we were just so hungry. So off we went to the Novy Smichov mall, and after passing by some restaurants at the upper level, we settled...