Swimming Lessons
My childhood best friend is almost 35 years old and yet, to this day she does not know how to swim properly. The style she uses is a combination butterfly and dog style. But you cannot make her go to the end of the pool.
I remember, many years ago, her father tried to teach her [...]
Being Organized
While I was still working a few years ago, my boss at the office have three trays – the IN tray, the OUT tray, and the PENDING tray. His secretary and other staff put all the documents, memos, articles, press proofs, etc. he have to sign, edit, or approve. As soon as he has accomplished [...]
Prejudice
En route from Madrid to Manila, the plane that my friend and her family took had to make an emergency stop in Frankfurt because of engine trouble. They and the other passengers were given rooms at a hotel and cash to spend on meals and other necessities. And so some 15 passengers, half of which [...]
Outstanding Hospitality
My sister’s family once went to Los Angeles for a vacation. They stayed in the home of their household help who left the Philippines because she married an American.
The host took great pains to make her guests feel at home. Aside from vacating the master’s bedroom for them, my sister and her husband were surprised [...]