Truthsayer
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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 which provide free legal services in the Philippines, though not many. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines… Continue reading
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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 home. It really is that simple and it really is that good. Many of the store-bought hummus available… Continue reading
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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 ear, or tree ear, the last two being particularly appropriate because it grows on wood trunks and makes trees… Continue reading
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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 back to this. But at least I can eat it by a sunny window. Gotta be thankful… Continue reading
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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 talking it over with hubby and mom friends, decided not to go easy on him.… Continue reading
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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 people have a lot of misconceptions about what divorce is vs. annulment. I myself am not an expert and… Continue reading
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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 chill air; I planted seeds. “As soon as the ground can be worked”, said most of the packets. This… Continue reading
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Some Prayer Intentions for the Triduum
Specific prayer intentions, if you could join me in prayer the rest of this Holy Week for the following: April is Autism Awareness Month, so Iām praying and remembering my friends KCand Mary Ellen and their families. Also praying for those living with… Continue reading
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No Need for Divorce in the Philippines
In just the past week, Philippine news outlets, plus several international ones, published almost 50 articles on divorce, and how oppressive it is to keep Filipinos from having access to this ‘unmet need’. There are too many intertwined issues which… Continue reading
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Homeschooling First Grade Science (A Sample Curriculum)
Posting this for my friend Madora who asked for a bit of guidance on how to homeschool Science with a first grader without the use of a textbook. Prior to fifth grade and often even beyond, I rarely use a… Continue reading