Tatay had been away from us nine Fathers’ Days ago. His absence, as it’s turning out for me, makes my heart wonder. It took me two years before I gathered the courage to tell him he can go. I rarely entered his room everytime I would go home during weekends. Sometimes, I would not go…
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.
Same program, different channel
Senator Lito Lapid was a hit during the Coronavela season finale. Prior to his “non-speech”, people were twitting him on Twitter and Facebook. While the derision didn’t completely stop after the senator’s turn at the podium, a collective “whoah” could be felt, indicating approval and agreement from the usually cynical crowd. Those who expressed their admiration say…
Yearning for Nagsasa
The only thing I know about our Mother’s Day weekend trip to San Antonio, Pundaquit, Zambales is that we will go camping and see Anawangin and Capones Island. What I didn’t expect was the numinous impression that Nagsasa Island would leave in my sensibilities. The Aeta community is doing a great job in keeping the…
Araw ni Nanay
Sa kanya ako humuhugot ng lakas. Sa kanya ako natuto ng lakas ng loob. Ng tiyaga. Ng pasensya. Madalas din kami mag-away, pero hindi ito nagtatagal.
Of emoticons and the Resurrection
Jesus’ scars were Thomas’ smiley icons.
