What will end the cause of racism? My friend Iraya’s FB post gave me pause for thinking. And I commented this: “I just want to share about my own experience of prejudice and hate and why i think that fear is hate, and hate […]
This guy makes me think about Filipinos today who look to ancient Philippine symbolism in baybayin and tattoos for inspiration. Saki Mafundikwa urges African graphic designers to draw on ancient writing symbolism of Africa for fresh inspiration. It’s summed up in his favorite Ghanaian […]
I live in Texas. My two older sons, who are distinctly hapa (mixed asian and white) have experienced racism from all colors—mexicans, blacks AND whites. My two older children are still processing the racism and bullying they experienced in Texas middle school and high […]
Please comment or share a story on how you say “bahala na” or or hear it said. Please share how you can use it as an empowering phrase or affirmation now. This was initially published at Pinay.com and BahalaNaMeditations.com.
Life can be like juggling. Juggling bowling balls. And bocce balls. The heavy dense balls we play with. A few weeks ago, in April I was juggling three heavy bowling balls of a corporate job, my family/home, and publishing Pinay.com. I spent my free, […]
Would you like a custom Baybáyin name mandala? Each one is special for each person it is made for. Up until the end of May, I’ll take your order for one if you make a donation to Pinay.com and mention this code KALULUWA (is visayan for “soul”). […]
The following exploration is just me finding new meaning in old ways. Here are: Philippine every-day phrases that acknowledge the beauty within others. Po and opo are tagalog words and mostly spoken by younger folk to elders or superiors. Po is used to […]
“My art on someone else’s body.” It’s a strange thing to say. I never thought that the babaylan mandala would become a tatak, so meaningful that others would want it tattooed on their own skin. (In the Philippines tattoo is “tatak.”) I observe. I […]
The old oak tree in the center of town is lit up for the holidays. I could just sit there and stare at the lights for hours… When you let your gaze soften it’s like being in a swirl of stars captured in a […]
No more procrastinating! I can dream up tons of things. I’m super creative. Where I get stuck is ACTION. I can mull over ideas many many times in my head. I sort of get caught up in a mind maze of great ideas… Well […]