I knew even before I graduated from college that I would do nothing for the rest of my life but write. So I decided to hunt for a job that has nothing to do with writing just so I can experience anything that might enrich my writing life later on. Or life in general. So…
Author: Carmie Dulguime
I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion.
Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish.
I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.
Resurrecting Busol
I was fortunate enough to climb up the Busol Watershed and Forest Reservation in Benguet (between the boundaries of Baguio City and La Trinidad) recently. I am not an expert on trees, but I do my share in helping Mother Earth recover from her illness the best I can. In this piece, I am sharing…
The secret ingredients of Atching Lillian Borromeo
A lot has been written about chef Atching (Kapampangan for “ate” or sister) Lillian Borromeo and her heirloom recipes. I cannot claim to be a true blue foodie or a good cook, so I won’t even bother to describe Atching Lillian’s recipes that I have been fortunate enough to taste. The most I can share…
Bagong kamusmusan
Nung bata pa ako, ang lansangan ang aking paraiso. Sa kalye ako nadapa, nasugatan at nagka-peklat na hanggang ngayon ay nakatatak pa rin sa unat ko nang balat. Sa kalye ako natutong makihalubilo sa kapwa, makipag-away, makipag-bati, tumawa at umiyak. Nalilipasan ako ng uhaw at gutom sa kalalaro ng piko, patintero, tumbang preso, luksong tinik,…
Bucket list for year of the water snake
Instead of the usual new year’s resolutions, I’m doing a bucket list of things I plan to do for the year of the water snake. I’m not superstitious, but I find this fun. So, as the latest Filipino expression goes, walang basagan ng trip. I will (finally) learn how to swim. Why not? It’s the…
