Reflections

A Journal of Thoughts

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Kissing of the Hands- A Gift from the Ancient Spice Route

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The World beyond the Two Worlds The Philippines is a country endowed with rich history. Its custom and traditions reflect ancient establishe...
Friday, July 24, 2009

Immortalizing Canlubang

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Calamba is a city in the Laguna province situated some 54 kilometers south of Manila along the Laguna de Bay. Over the years this birthplac...
Friday, May 1, 2009

Reliving a Grandparent's Love

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It is 6 pm on an evening in the summer of 1971. The velvety sun is almost ready to set on the horizon. Men, beast, and machines ground to ...
Thursday, April 2, 2009

The White Slaves of America

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There is so much untold history out there that America and the Western countries seem to suppress giving an impression of a collaborated hid...
Friday, March 13, 2009

Claveria's Decree of 1849 - On Filipino Surnames

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From the beginning of the 12th century people from Europe started using surnames but it took several centuries before everyone was using it....
Thursday, December 25, 2008

Of God and Gods

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The heavens fascinate me. I have always gazed upon and wondered at the stars not because I worry about the sky falling, but because I have a...
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Passage to Hades

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Sadness cloaks as dark veil in this moonlit night Voices echoing like ancient belfry towers Earthly vessels that contain thine flesh and blo...
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Robert is fascinated with politics, religion, history, mysteries, ancient civilizations, family and life.
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