Becoming Ironman
Out of all the Marvel heroes, my son M likes IRONMAN the most. I think it’s because he identifies himself with Tony Stark, the man behind the iron mask. With…
The Zara Factor
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” said Bo Derek. What a flippant remark but oh so true! There’s something about a good buy…
The Power of Puzzles
There was a time when my boy M could not sit still. At two, sharing a meal was impossible and hearing mass together unthinkable. He would always be distracted and…
Dylan’s Candy Bar + Claire’s = One Sweet Fashion Fix !
Remember Roald Dahl’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”? It became so popular that it was made into a movie (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder )…
Disneyland’s California Adventure : Top 10 Attractions
I’ve been to Disneyland five times in the last ten years- twice in Hong Kong, once in Disneyworld Orlando and twice in Anaheim. This is part and parcel of being…
On Daddy’s Day
A’s birthday is about to come to an end. He is looking at all the greetings and watching the videos posted by friends, family and his present and past co-workers.…
Gateway Good Finds !
While my boys were at the Alaska vs Ginebra game in Araneta Coliseum, I opted to stay in the adjacent GATEWAY MALL. Since we are based in the South, I…
A Father’s Hope, A Mother’s Fear and A Son’s Shining Moment
My dearest M, Can Mom just tell you how proud DAD and I are, of what you have accomplished this year? Three writing awards, your first published article , a…
Raising Readers – How to encourage your kids to read
“Mom, tell me a stowee,” my daughter R says as we lay together in bed. Her brother has just turned off the lights in our room . My two-year old…
Kate Spade Bags – Delicious Arm Candy!
“Why do women need so many bags?” . This very important question was posed by NATE to ANDY SACHS (Anne Hathaway) in the movie THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. “You have…