De Karlota

Karlota is a woman whose greatest achievement in life is to be able to stay away from Mental Institution and/or Jail. But she is still alive and breathing hard. A lot can happen still. :D

Kite Flying

Klasse 1 went hiking that ends at this field where the family of each kid awaits with food and kites. Its a nice activity for the kids and for parents as well to get to know other parents. Except that both Mann and I are weirdly introverted that we do not easily get connected with other…

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Level 3: Violin

Girl has been learning violin for 3 years now. What was just a test run became a routine and now a part of her life.  A quote from a Japanese Violinist, Shinichi Suzuki: “Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If a child hears fine music from the day…

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A Cursed Book

My girl kept telling me that her Sachunterricht book in school is hunted or cursed. Not understanding what she meant, I went through the book and saw this picture. Coming from Philippines where this topic is a taboo back in the 80s, it was a bit vulgarish for me for a school book. I do…

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Ampalaya Dream

One of the prizes in a game during this pinoy picnic gathering is an ampalaya. Not money or anything grand but ampalaya or bitter gourd. And I tried hard to win it but unfortunately, my stubby legs can only get me so far within a given time. Thankfully, a Pinay who will be travelling to…

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