Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Happy Easter!
I received this beautiful greeting for the Easter holidays, my season for reflection and contemplation. Thank you to Vics and his family. Happy Easter! If you want to view (and buy!) any of Vics Magsaysay’s award-winning photographs, you can reach him at www.yessy.com/vicsmagsaysay.
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What happens when two political advocates for education can’t see eye to eye?
If you were a public relations practitioner who is interested in bringing attention to your community cause, what would you do in this scenario? Check out the events that happened within a few days’ span. I found out, from my experiences, that political friends oftentimes become advocates of issues wherein they see each other “on…
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April 3, 2007: The Filipino Calendar e-mail blast
Here is the latest from my world of announcements and events. I’ve been sending out my personalized e-mails since 1996. Let me know what you think! From: Lorna Lardizabal Dietz Date: Apr 3, 2007 12:47 AM Subject: THE FILIPINO CALENDAR: EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS updates from the San Francisco Bay Area, includes “Carry the Vision” (April…
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Padma, Shana, and Lakhi Siap: “A Play with Accents†To Honor Life’s Fulfillments & Struggles
March 25, 2007: Chicagoland, Illinois Yesterday night, I watched my 17-year old friend, Lakhi Siap, onstage at the Harper College Performing Arts Center’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.†His drama coach-motivational speaker-mother, Padma Mangharam-Siap (of Cebu City’s acclaimed school, Arts Magnate, before it closed its doors a few years ago) and…
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A message for Gurdeep, who left an invalid phone no. for me to call back
Hello, Gurdeep: I was checking my voicemail messages at 415 508-5326 and you had left a second voicemail message. I tried to call you at the number you gave me (I replayed my voicemail at least five times!) and the number you gave was 408 418-3715. I tried to call this number but it turns…
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A Makati City Book Launching for Gemma Nemenzo’s “Heart in Two Places: An Immigrant’s Journey”
March 12, 2007 – I am proud to announce to the world that my managing editor of Filipinas Magazine, Gemma Nemenzo, is leaving for Makati City, Philippines, tonight, on a whirlwind trip. Gemma’s magic date is March 17, 2007 for a book launching — her book. I have always admired Gemma for her writing skills…
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Calling All Vagina & Puki Warriors!
A few weeks ago, I had a brief chat with a Filipino American (male friend) about how the Filipina Women’s Network is enhancing my perspective about how I live my life as a Filipina woman in the United States. My friend admitted to me that he was not very informed about the organization’s programs and…
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Bernardo Bernardo: “A Prayer of Abundance” for Lorna Dietz, not for Tia Carrere or Apl.d. Ap of Black Eyed Peas
One of the most remarkable human beings I have ever met in my lifetime — and there are more remarkable ones waiting for me to meet! — is the Philippines-United States’ compleat performer and entertainer, Bernardo Bernardo. We have a way of finding each other once a year, or even once every couple of years,…
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Kababayans, let’s get connected! Qualify for the weekly draw of $100 for new members
Here is an e-mail from one of my business connections. I think you will benefit from what she has to offer (we could all qualify for $100, nice thought). Her marketing method is definitely that of VIRAL MARKETING. Please let me know what you think! And yes, please put me down — LORNA DIETZ —…
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Talk Story: “Why This Blog Exists”
Every life experience is a learning curve. I have an often-hectic lifestyle that chooses to go on a reflective mode in chunks of rare moments. I would like to see these quiet pools of reflection more often — plastered into a blank canvas, a place meant for words that articulate freedom of expression.
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