Life Will Go On

Last week, two of our neighbors experienced death in the family just one day apart of each other. The first lost the man of the house due to a lingering illness. The second lost a sister after a heart attack. How do you deal with grief when the one you love can no longer be … Continue reading Life Will Go On →

Operator

In the old days, when you want to call someone but can't remember his number, a telephone operstor or an operator for short, can help you out. This became the backdrop of this song by the late folk-rock singer-songwriter Jim Croce. "Operator" is a song that delves into the dark side of love. It's about … Continue reading Operator →

Handy Man

When a heart gets broken, how do you repair it? The saying "time heals all wounds" may be true in many cases, but is there some other way? What if there's a job out there that actually wors on repairing broken hearts? James Taylor offered this type of service when he sang "Handy Man". Here's … Continue reading Handy Man →

The Old Songs

I have always loved old songs, but old love songs are particularly special to me specially those that talk about lost love. For some strange and perhaps twisted reasons, they always strike a sensitive chord in my heart. "The Old Songs" is a good example. It talks of a man who wants his woman to … Continue reading The Old Songs →

Gone and a Cat Named Lenny

Here in the Philippines, November 2nd of every year is traditionally observed as "All Souls' Day". It's a time when we troop to the cemetery and visit our loved ones who have moved on to the next life. Losing a loved one is never easy given the pain and the grief that goes with it. … Continue reading Gone and a Cat Named Lenny →