24 Jul, 2008
Inflation, as measured by the government statisticians, is supposedly at 11+%. But if you see what goes into the inflation basket, it is heavily weighted by rice (hence the sudden rise, since prices were effectively controlled prior to that) and SO LITTLE ELSE of what a typical middle, upper middle or upper class…
23 Jul, 2008
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Bitin is a brilliant, highly descriptive word for most Filipinos. The word is not easily translated. Though “short” or “falling short of expectations” comes close. When one says the word “bitin,” with a slight whine,…
23 Jul, 2008
A crown or wreath of laurel leaves is synonymous with a victorious one, either in games or sports or war. Apollo was often depicted wearing a crown of laurel leaves and my recent posts of our trip to Delphi brought us to the heart of the Pythian Games (at the elevated stadium where…
23 Jul, 2008
After climbing up and down the steep mountainside to see Apollo’s Sanctuary, we were more than a bit hungry. So we headed to the picturesque town of Delphi, just a few minutes by car around the bend of the mountain. There were several tavernas and restaurants on the main drag, Apollonus Street…
22 Jul, 2008
“It’s all Greek to me” is what the rest of the world says when they don’t understand something, and it was the same way I felt when attempting to read something in Greek. But much to my amusement, it seems that the Greeks, when faced with a similar situation, say “it’s all Chinese…
21 Jul, 2008
I like many kinds of meat and fish, but I do eat an incredible range of vegetables and fruits as well. Sometimes, when I have eaten far more than I should have in a given week or month, I scale back a few lunches and try and eat mostly vegetables and grains. …
21 Jul, 2008
Here is a really easy recipe for adobong baby back ribs that can be replicated in almost any major international city. I had an extra rack of pork baby back ribs and decided to experiment with them a few days ago. To make, slice your rack of ribs into individual rib pieces….
20 Jul, 2008
Just inside our front door, there is an entry table that often has a plant, blooming orchid or floral arrangement to welcome us and our guests home… Some folks may think it a waste of money or effort, but I don’t feel the same way. There is something so civilized, calming and…