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Come With Me…

I’VE MOVED!!! For over a year and a half, my blog lived at an address separate from my official website. Thanks to the brilliance of the creative folks at ArtistUpgrade, I designed a new room and welcomed my blog into my home. … Continue reading

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Writing for a Friend…

I finally understand why singers have a hard time singing in front of their friends… I had the honor of writing a dear friend‘s new professional bio today. She’s an amazing performer with a good heart and a beautiful soul. … Continue reading

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Coming Full Circle…

It’s truly fulfilling to give back… Last year I described my mother as a piece of work… well, she most certainly is. She’s nothing like I’ve ever seen before. This creative being took a chance and made it through her … Continue reading

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Gracias Por Su Creación…

The Philippines was ruled by the Spaniards for over 300 years. I am a part of them, just as they are a part of me. My skin is somewhat light because of them. Though I am 100% Pilipina, many people … Continue reading

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New to the N’awty…

I had the pleasure of taking my first trip out to N’awlins… My wild child cousin Tanya married this past weekend with all the spirit and joy of a bustling brouhaha. She drew to her celebration her closest friends, relatives, … Continue reading

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The Request…

One of the clan had made a request… Several weeks ago, a dear friend, a caring relative, a wise mentor left our space. Before his departure, he requested that my father make a pilgrimage up the Oregon coast to a … Continue reading

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Deustchlove…

The passions we pick up along the way… As many of you know, I spent a good portion of my adult life in the beautiful European country of Germany. The summer of 1998, at the brazen age of 18, I … Continue reading

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Heritage…

Looking back is the guide to moving forward… As we grow older together and important figures in our lives take their departure, we recognize the importance of our connection to the past. It’s relevance can be the key to determining … Continue reading

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Convention For All…

Knowing what you are not helps you understand what you are… I wouldn’t say that I am conventional in the least bit. I don’t do corporate. I’ll tolerate a chain restaurant, but would much rather visit a “Tante Emma” restaurant … Continue reading

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The Gleam of Clean…

Yes, ladies and gents! It’s springtime! And this time of year brings back countless new flowers, fresh smells, and dusty, long-forgotten cleaning products out of our dark closets. We hit the tiles running this weekend, armed with rags and bottles … Continue reading

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