A Filipino Roast Monkey Christmas?

by | Dec 27, 2010 | Uncategorized

Merry Christmas everyone! My friend Andrew asked me the other day what kind of roast Monkey I had had for my Filipino Christmas dinner. He was joking of course, but it got me reflecting on the Christmas cultural experience I’ve been experiencing this last...

The Ancients Smile – II

by | Dec 17, 2010 | Uncategorized

These woman are the pillars of culture and wisdom in the village.  They have lived.  The evidence of the generations they have supported is written on their faces.  Despite this, they can give the most dazzling smiles.  Now that the portraits are officially delivered,...

Delivered!

by | Dec 16, 2010 | Uncategorized

Yesterday I received this handwritten note. It was from my friends who I sent deep into the mountains to deliver photos– to the family’s and old ladies mentioned in my last post.The note is clear. As I promised them… They had quite the adventure! The...

The Ancients

by | Dec 15, 2010 | Uncategorized

In the remote villages here in the Northern Philipines, you see the most amazing faces and smiles. It’s like that in rural and traditional communities around the world. Especially with the young and the elderly. The faces of the elderly tell the stories of ages...