Monthly Archives: October 2011

Poor Kids’ Halloween Treat

Posted on October 30, 2011 by kim

I may not experience a Halloween Party when I was young, but we, in the province, observed the Halloween differently. On the 31st of October, we usually form a group and with improvised instruments and leftover candles from last year, … Continue reading →

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What’s a FOSSIL?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kim

Did you know that?? “…the fossil of a bone doesn’t have any bone in it! A fossilized object has the same shape as the original object, but is chemically more like a rock..” A fossilized object has the same shape … Continue reading →

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My Neighbors.. The United LAUREANS!

Posted on October 23, 2011 by kim

Several months ago, I was added by a friend to a group in Facebook, the ALAM MONG TAGA LAUR KA KUNG… It was an exclusive group of people from our hometown of Laur, Nueva Ecija. It was created by Mykel … Continue reading →

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Bonifacio vs Aguinaldo

Posted on October 20, 2011 by kim

Did you know that?? .. THE GREAT PLEBEIAN Andres Bonifacio challenged the FIRST PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Emilio Aguinaldo to a duel? “If you are offended by my behavior, name your seconds, hour, and place!” The only reply of Aguinaldo was to … Continue reading →

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The Dishonest Applicant

Posted on October 16, 2011 by kim

Bal* is a college graduate who doesn’t want to work.. AT ALL. He is one of those good looking but good-for-nothing lads who don’t want to do anything except drink and make fun of passersby. His parents have already given … Continue reading →

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Priceless Photo: The PROFESSIONALS

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kim

Regardless of age, of profession, of gender.. people need to have some fun

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MAKAHIYA (Bashful Mimosa)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by kim

Did you know that…? Makahiya or Bashful Mimosa is used as antimicrobial, anticonvulsant, antitoxin and anti-venom among other uses? Makahiya is a perennial herb with very sensitive leaves that fold when touched, a phenomenon called seismonastic movement. Likewise, its leaves … Continue reading →

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The Laundry Woman’s Children

Posted on October 9, 2011 by kim

Aling Linda* was a laundry woman in our town. I didn’t meet her husband. I can’t remember seeing her out of her working clothes. It seems like she was working all her life. I didn’t see her mingle with other … Continue reading →

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