Arbor Day has roots in Nebraska; Tree beauty abounds
Warren Buffett is credited with saying “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” How many of us even think about a tree’s life […]
Category: Philippines
Filipino heroes immortalized with monuments
The Philippines has a long history of having to overcome oppressive regimes, bent on denying freedom for the citizens. The country has been controlled by the Spanish, Japanese and Americans. […]
Manila military cemeteries honor American, Filipino and allied fallen
Memorial Day means more than the unofficial start to summer, a three-day weekend, cooking out and camping. Its true meaning is a time when we honor the men and women […]
Mixing business with fun – My business trip to Manila, Philippines
How many of us have been able to combine work with fun when traveling? It’s weird to think that two years ago, I spent a month in Manila, Philippines, on […]
Rainy days bring Philippines memories
So, I was driving into work the other day during a downpour. I mentioned to a co-worker how the rain reminded me of our drives to the office in Manila […]
Corregidor – Filipino island played key role during World War II
It’s been almost two years since I had the opportunity to travel to The Philippines for work. It was a great trip and a wonderful learning opportunity. I did my […]