My Unmom Mom

My Unmom Mom

When a mother is like no other.

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Basil Valdez and the Soundtrack of My Life

Basil Valdez and the Soundtrack of My Life

A Generation X-er re-lives the milestones of her life with Basil Valdez.

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The Trouble with My Name

The Trouble with My Name

What’s in a name? For the author it has been a lot of headaches.

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Re-enacting the Bataan Death March: A Personal Journey

Re-enacting the Bataan Death March: A Personal Journey

The author honors his father and other survivors of the Bataan Death March by trudging through the hot desert sand in New Mexico.

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A Time for Kindness

A Time for Kindness

The author calls for a kindness revolution to overcome a time of foreboding.

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Honoring My Dad, a War Veteran

Honoring My Dad, a War Veteran

Congressional recognition came too late for a personal hero.

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Ballesteros on My Mind

Ballesteros on My Mind

A former resident of this small town in Luzon waxes nostalgic about a childhood full of unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.

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A Year of Living Anxiously

A Year of Living Anxiously

A year that started with a lot of excitement is ending with a lot of worries.

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The Pneumonia Shot That Sent Me to Urgent Care

The Pneumonia Shot That Sent Me to Urgent Care

When prevention may feel as bad as the disease.

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Living in Earthquake Country

Living in Earthquake Country

What will you do when the Big One comes aside from shaking in terror?

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