Niceties Of Life

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Haiku 05

BEING Vibrant like flowersSoon it wilt and colors fadeMemories lasts though . The beauty of this Plumeria may not last but the joy that it brings to me – lasts for a lifetime.
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DOG QUOTES and LIFE LESSONS

I was 9 when I had my first dog- she was a gift from my Godfather. She was an adorable and the most beautiful dog and I named her Chiqui. Chiqui have lived and loved her 11-years with me, I was already 21 when she left for Rainbow Bridge. I have had a number of…
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SUNFLOWER POEMS

Sunflowers start to blossom in our garden and the neighbor’s front yard. They dance with the wind and follow the sun, oblivious of bees visiting them nor of my presence 🙂 I usually sit on a a cement block situated near these flowers every morning, while I sip my freshly brewed coffee and play fetch…
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Easy Vegetarian Spicy Tofu Recipe

A modified easy vegetarian spicy tofu recipe using fresh Curry leaves.
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7 Ways To Make Yogurt Taste Better

Yogurt is a staple and has been existing for over 5000 BC and may have originated from Mesopotamia. There are a lot of resources explaining its history and origin but guys, I’m not talking about it today 🙂 Yogurt by the way has many health benefits and these include but not limited to: Provides most…
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DESIDERATA BY MAX EHRMANN

“With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” Recently I was rereading DESIDERATA by Max Ehrmann, an inspiring poem reminding us to strive and live a happy life by accepting who we are, keeping peace with our soul, be kind and compassionate to…
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Health Benefits of Okra: Why You Should Try It

Okra also referred to as Lady’s Finger, Gumbo or Bhindi is biologically categorized as a fruit although popularly utilized as vegetable. It is a flowering plant with edible seed pods and usually cultivated in warm and tropical climates, in countries like the Philippines.
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Batanes’ San Carlos Borromeo Church and Blank Book Archives

I’m both a spontaneous and organised traveller… but experience had taught me that “some of the most thrilling things in life are done on impulse”, if I may quote Syrie James. And so on a rainy month of August, more out of whim than thrill, I decided to travel in Batanes with a friend. My…
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Open Sky by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater

Woke up with a full heart, can’t contain my happiness. Grateful for the gift of life and everything that comes with it! I love to share this wonderful gift today and I feel that this poem by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater perfectly describe how amazing life is. Recently discovered Ms Vanderwater’s poems… love her work. It resonated…
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BIKO: A Long Shelf Life Recipe

BIKO is a sweet rice cake that is very popular in this country. It is made of glutinous rice, brown sugar and coconut milk. This rice cake is often topped with either latik (coconut curds) or the syrupy caramel-like variant toppings. I am not really a huge fan of Biko and I don’t eat this…
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Taal Volcano Eruption x IPhone 11 Pro

Took photos of our plants in the garden using IPhone 11 Pro and these are how they look like.
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