Category Archives: Food for thought

OXFAM – Grow Campaign

Grow. Food. Livelihood. Planet. Our planet produces enough food for everyone, but today, one billion people will go hungry. This is the scandal of our generation, and at its core is control of the world’s resources in the hands of a small number of people. Hunger is about power. It is estimated that only aContinue reading “OXFAM – Grow Campaign”

Araw ng Kagitingan / Day of Valour

Last Friday, April 9, the Philippines celebrated a holiday called “Araw ng Kagitingan” or Day of Valour. I don’t think many remember the reason for this holiday. It was my American friend, Beau, who loves the Pinoy Culture and became a part of it, who reminded me it was to honor the thousands of FilipinosContinue reading “Araw ng Kagitingan / Day of Valour”

What I Want In a Man – changes every 10 years

image What I Want In a Man, Original List1. Handsome2. Charming 3. Financially successful4. A caring listener5. Witty6. In good shape7. Dresses with style8. Appreciates finer things9. Full of thoughtful surprises What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)1. Nice looking2. Opens car doors, holds chairs3. Has enough money for a nice dinnerContinue reading “What I Want In a Man – changes every 10 years”

The Eight Types of People to Unfollow on Twitter or Defriend on Facebook

The Eight Types of People to Unfollow on Twitter or Defriend on Facebookby Brian Moylan Everybody has a few people clogging up their social networking sites with frequent updates, annoying pictures, and general stupidity. But there’s often guilt about offing these former friends. Feel bad no more! These are the people you must ditch now.Continue reading “The Eight Types of People to Unfollow on Twitter or Defriend on Facebook”

Indian Finger Exercises for Good Health

I used to do Bikram Yoga. I lasted all of 3 months. It was very challenging but once I got the hang of it I actually enjoyed it. Until summer arrived and I couldn’t stand the heat. I haven’t been back since. That was 2 years ago.  Judie emailed me these finger exercises which areContinue reading “Indian Finger Exercises for Good Health”

My kind of doctor

I love this Doctor! Read this interview with a Chinese doctor about nutrition and exercise: Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that’s it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer;Continue reading “My kind of doctor”