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Why You Should Visit my Hometown, Davao
I have been to many places in the Philippines but am always happy returning home. Of course, this is natural; “away is good, but home is best.” This old truth applies to me, but there is a lot more to it than that. Davao has become a safe and clean…
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The Shadow of an Eagle
“Elected officials must serve the greater good no matter what it takes, like a father protecting and disciplining his family”. (Provincial Governor in Davao from 1959 to 1965, Vicente Duterte). A small and harmless sparrow, the Red Maya, was, up to 1995, the national symbol of the Philippines. However, the…
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Six Ways to Deal with Cultural Differences
As a kid, I dreamed of marrying someone from another culture. My interest stemmed from growing up reading pocketbooks featuring handsome Vikings who find great love in the middle of their sea voyages. I read with great fascination how these characters evolved, and as always, ended happily ever after. Just…
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Mentality is Destiny
Mentality is Destiny is the first article on this website. I have asked my husband to write it and include the best general advice he can think of, drawing on his long life as a sailor, actor, film director, film producer, and author. The result thrilled me; it’s so crystal-clear…








