La Union overnight

There are no walls — just the calming view of a mountain on the right, glistening soft sand below, and sparkling blue water in front cut in half by cloudy skies.

Finding the answer in Psalm 22

I endure the sound of blaring sirens. I try to help those who seek me. I break down for the suffering. I cry out to God.

Pandemic schmandemic

By the time I got home, I felt like I was getting sick myself. I reeked of sweat, dust, smoke and heat. My head was throbbing and my throat was parched.