Father and Son

Last Thursday, my only son celebrated his 10th birthday. Since he was born in December, we decided to name him Emmanuel following the name given to our Lord Jesus Christ. Our little Emmanuel is growing up quite fast. His interests are rapidly expanding and continuously changing. We certainly welcome these, but sometimes, I wish the … Continue reading Father and Son →

Lines of a Song Volume 8

This is not a condonation of extra-marital affairs but a mere discussion of a reality that has long been existing in our midst. In music, a number of songs have been written about this. Many of these songs talked about the frustrations of being involved in this illicit relationship and how the act of ending … Continue reading Lines of a Song Volume 8 →

Creep

Last week, my wife celebrated her 36th birthday. Some of her friends came over to our place to help her celebrate the joyous occasion. Sitting before the dinner table, I glanced at my wife who was looking radiantly beautiful that evening. She smiled at me with those eyes that disarmed me the very first time … Continue reading Creep →

Foolish Heart

I grew up to the music of the 70s and the 80s. With the latter, the music came to me during my teenage years, that period in life when the most exciting thing that can ever happen to a teenager is falling in love. Many songs from the 80s talked of both the beauty and … Continue reading Foolish Heart →

In A Love Song

Have you ever heard a love song that really touched your heart? Since they came into being, love songs have often been known to do that, usually through the words used to create them. This song by Lee Greenwood is the perfect example. The words used here accurately describes what a love song can do … Continue reading In A Love Song →

I Don’t Like Mondays

For some strange reasons, lots of people don't like Mondays, myself included. There's even a term, "Monday sickness", used to refer to the feeling of difficulty of going to work during this particular day of the week. In music, several songs have been written about Mondays. "I Don't Like Mondays" though is special for me … Continue reading I Don’t Like Mondays →

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 →

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 →