Posting the 2nd Grade Curriculum I'm planning for our youngest at the request of homeschooling friends. (And as...
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“Catholic” Marriage in the Philippines
The conversation on legalizing divorce in the Philippines continues unabated in my circles, and last night's...
No Need for Divorce in the Philippines, Part 3 (Q&A)
Link to Part 1. Link to Part 2. Q. What about people who can't afford legal services? A. There are legal aid offices...
Basic Hummus
With all the listeria hysteria last week caused by hummus, I thought I'd share a very basic recipe for making it at...
Ingredient Spotlight: Black Fungus / Cloud Ears / Wood Ears / Tree Ears (Auricularia Polytricha)
Auricularia polytricha, or black fungus, is a jelly fungus that grows on trees. It is also known as cloud ear, wood...
Hot and Sour Soup
It's supposed to be spring! It's 37 degrees F outside. I want my salad and my fruit and my cold soups. Instead I'm...
Life Lessons from a Game of Chess
Two weeks ago, I beat my six-year-old at chess. At first I worried if I should let him win some of the time, but after...
No Need for Divorce in the Philippines, Part 2
I received several comments on my previous blog post on divorce, so here's Part 2. Mostly what I'm seeing is that...
When the Cake Becomes the Cross
Today, while my hubby cleared spaces of dried brush and old wood, our 6-year-old ran around enjoying the sun and the...