What Do You Do In Times of Disaster? {+ Link to Emergency Hotlines for Assistance, Rescue and Other Services}

I actually meant to post so many other things yesterday and today, including more Amazing Grace giveaways plus other Truly Rich Recommendations and Tips BUT then this happened: Photos above and below from here. BREAKING NEWS: Philippine capital is submerging due to heavy rains today. "RED WARNING" Signal Raised.Vehicles and even heavy trucks struggled to … Continue reading What Do You Do In Times of Disaster? {+ Link to Emergency Hotlines for Assistance, Rescue and Other Services}

Colorado On My Mind: Looking for Patches of Light in the Darkness

Warning: I know my posts here are usually all "happy, happy, bright and shiny" so this one may be a bit of a downer for some of you. However, I just felt that I needed to write this. So please bear with me, okay? (Or, you could opt to skip reading this post altogether! No … Continue reading Colorado On My Mind: Looking for Patches of Light in the Darkness

This week on Philstar.com: In Memory of Wang Yue

In memory of Wang Yue By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez, October 25, 2011 12:00 AM 0 comment to this post If you’ve been on social networks like Facebook or Twitter recently, you probably have heard about or maybe even watched the video about the Chinese toddler, Wang Yue, who was involved in a hit and run accident … Continue reading This week on Philstar.com: In Memory of Wang Yue

Truly Rich Reflections: Remembering Steve Jobs through the Catholic Pro-Life Lens

Everyone knows by now that Steve Jobs, the "visionary" behind Apple, has passed away, at the "young old" age of 56. His was a life well-lived, and in many ways, he "changed" the world as we know it. After all, where would the modern world be without the Mac, I-pod, I-pad and I-phone? (although admittedly, … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Remembering Steve Jobs through the Catholic Pro-Life Lens

Prayers for the Philippines!

As I type this post, Typhoon Pedring (known internationally as Nesat) is raging outside. Thank God the electricity has come back on, and that hubby has been able to seal the hole in the wall of our bedroom (it used to be occupied by the previous tenant's airconditioning unit) after HOURS of doing so (we love … Continue reading Prayers for the Philippines!

Truly Rich Reflections: Remembering September 11

Who could ever forget what happened on September 11? It has been TEN years since this tragic event, and many may have forgotten the tragic events of that day.It is very timely then that today's mass readings remind us about the destruction brought about by wrath and anger, and the importance of peace, forgiveness and living "not for oneself." … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Remembering September 11

Lego Pilipinas Exhibit at SM Mall of Asia

I received an e-mail yesterday from Janice of Mommy Mundo, inviting me to the formal unveiling of the first-ever LEGO Filipino theme event, with guest of honor, Secretary Alberto Lim, to join in the celebration of the Department of Tourism's campaign, Tara Na, Pilipinas! The unveiling will be tomorrow, August 18, 2011, Thursday, at 1:30pm at the SM Mall … Continue reading Lego Pilipinas Exhibit at SM Mall of Asia

Looking for work? Come to the JOBGANTIC Career Fair 2011!

I am subscribed to JobStreet.com and receive regular notifications about available jobs through e-mail. (I am not actively seeking another job though, but it is good to know what kind of work would be available if ever I choose to take a step in that direction. ;-)Anyway, I got this announcement in my inbox earlier. 🙂 … Continue reading Looking for work? Come to the JOBGANTIC Career Fair 2011!

For love of God, country and LIFE: July 25 State of the Soul of the Nation Address

Look what I "discovered" on Facebook the other day. Pro-Life Philippines Foundation is organizing a State of the Soul of the Nation address, along with other religious groups (Catholics, Christians and Muslims) on July 25. GMA News actually published a story about it last week. If you aren't doing anything this Monday, I hope you could … Continue reading For love of God, country and LIFE: July 25 State of the Soul of the Nation Address