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The Essence of a Name
A blog’s domain name is crucial for an online presence, and it’s preferable to choose a name that is as direct and relevant as possible. Some people have asked me why I continue to use “Mindanao Advice” as a brand when this blog no longer focuses on Mindanao and advice.…
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The Stupidest Thing I Have Done
I did several stupid things as I was growing up: a dangerous climb to get access to a fiesta in a village, playing walkman on a full sound all night that I got a problem with my left ear, participating in a beer-drinking contest that I vomited all over the…
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Soulmates and the Hard Work of Marriage
The dream of finding a soulmate is inherently strong in us, and I must admit that it is one of the things I have prayed for. When I was young, I asked one of my teachers how it was to be married, and she answered, “It’s definitely not a bed…
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Potato and Stones as Symbols of Love
I love to find meanings in simple things. One evening in Davao, my husband and I cooked dinner. I was responsible for cleaning the ingredients, and I found a heart-shaped potato. I immediately associated it with my happiness. It is a sign of love that is present in a simple…
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Walking, Our Early Morning Routine
In Davao, my husband and I used to brisk-walk around the neighborhood every morning. My husband took the initiative because he wanted to lose weight, and we made it a routine to get up at 5.30 am. The benefits of walking 30 minutes every morning are remarkable, and it’s easy…
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At Balcón de Europa in Nerja
Back in Spain, we took an afternoon trip to Nerja, another famous tourist town just a 20-minute bus ride from La Herradura. I wanted to see the Balcony of Europe, a plateau on the edge of a cliff with grand views of the coast under the mountains and the infinite…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 3: Jomfruland, A Walk on Virgin Land
After visiting Odd Einarson’s exhibit and Christina Soot Kløvig’s gallery, we got invited to Jomfruland. This island is a one-hour ferry ride from Kragerø mainland. Jomfruland is one of the most beautiful places in Southern Norway. The island was formed at the very end of the last ice age, and the ice brought…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 2: A Town with a Great Art History and Many Galleries
There is something special about the coastal town of Kragerø. Many artists have created great art here. Among these artists is Edvard Munch, who, like many others, fell in love with the magic light that embraces the landscape. It is where the ocean and land emerge and create a feeling…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 1: A Master of Satire and Caricatures
Kragerø is a town on the coast of Telemark in southern Norway. It is known for its many summer tourists and several art galleries. My husband’s father, Odd Einarson, lived here from 1960 to his death in 1991. He was a famous Norwegian cartoonist who made controversial satire before and…
