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Zigzagging thoughts of the other side of Brookings

Living isn’t fair. The past ten months in Brookings had been a continual tussle of having faith and not having faith – a fluctuation that, in most instances, opted to stop on the former. Lately, however, my psyche had settled for the latter. The infinitesimal linear membranes of my reasoning…

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Places, Travel

Canal Cruising in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

While I prefer that you walk or cycle around Amsterdam, The Netherlands when exploring the city, taking a canal cruise is also worth a try. You can take a rest while your boat shows you some great architecture and old houses along the canal banks. Do not forget to book…

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People, Places

A Bisdak Rendezvous With Carlota

Online, I thought she is as old as my mom. Truly. That explains why I always addressed her as Ma’am or Madame and never by her name. However, the first time I met her in Michigan barely a week ago, I have decided to call her just Miss Carlota. Carlota…

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People, Places

Filipino-American Picnic in Sioux Falls South Dakota

The Philippine-American Picnic in South Dakota could be traced back to 1981, when it began as a small group of 40. After 26 years, the annual tradition has grown eight times bigger and happier. Tina Kauffman, I call her Tita Tina, started it all. Filipinos bring different ethnic foods –…

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Places, Travel

Sandhills Nebraska Is Nature At Its Best!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to go to Nebraska with my colleague Val and our respected boss Geoff. It wasn’t a trip for shopping and merrymaking, but for research. The trip alone from South Dakota was long, about 6 hours drive. Apart from the few stops…

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