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Category Archives: Writings and Musings
A Busy Couple’s Inter-Cultural Kitchen Adventures
My husband, Erik, and I share an interest in cooking. Oftentimes, it’s a “battle of wills.” Erik enjoys meat and potatoes and I prefer Asian food, especially mung bean (silver) noodles. European-raised Erik, when asked to draw “snacks” during a … Continue reading
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Preamble: Work & Life
“I live a charmed life — and I wish it on everyone I meet.” This is a quote that I picked up from a New York fashion reporter in one of those stylish cable TV shows. It radiates my worldview … Continue reading
Seeking Bliss
I wrote this poem as a gift for Ia “Marie” Villatuya. I was so touched by her sadness especially since we had just finished a theatre production of “Arkiteknik: The New Cultural Landscape” at the Yerba Buena Center for the … Continue reading
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Shana’s Crash Course in Networking 101
The Stimulant: Last Sunday, I called up a young friend of mine who is staying for the summer in Chicagoland, USA. Her name is Shana Siap, a very talented 16-year old performing artist from Cebu City, Philippines. Her mom and … Continue reading
Issues in A Family-Owned Business
Your family business is not just any job. It started because of a dream — and that dream became a labor of love. Most family-owned business owners feel more secure running their own business than being employed in an uncertain … Continue reading
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Thelma Boac: The Educator Builds Community
WOMEN IN FOCUS – Work & Life by Lorna L. Dietz August 23, 2005: Introducing The New Principal This is the scenario. You are a brand-new student at Silver Creek High School this week in San Jose, California. You have … Continue reading
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After The First Time
AFTER THE FIRST TIME was my first attempt to describe my first HEALING MASSAGE experience. * After The First Time Is this what it’s like To slow down my pace, To feel my heart beat in a slow tempo, Ta-dum, … Continue reading
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Synchronicity
Today, you were meant to read this. We were meant to share our “hearts and soul.” SYNCHRONICITY Chep Lap Kok Airport, January 18, 1999 Here I am, safely ensconced in my favorite window seat, waiting for my plane to proceed … Continue reading
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A Very Special Bond
A VERY SPECIAL BOND accurately describes the feelings between two people who are attracted to each other’s energy. * A Very Special Bond It happens all the time, You meet someone for the first time And after all the niceties … Continue reading
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Project Management: “It’s Like Running A Restaurant!”
The Stimulant: I once asked my dad when he was reviewing some financial statements, “How do you know that something wacky is going on in this hospital if you’re not here every day?” I was known in my community to … Continue reading
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