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JoeAmAesthetically Speaking . . .
I like the skies in the Philippines, away from the big cities. The big cities remind me too much of Los Angeles back in the days when a fine layer of brown grit hung over the entire city. Huge gulping mouthfuls of diesel exhaust is not my idea of sweet. The Philippine skies are somehow … Continue reading
"Beam Me Up a Teacher, Scottie!"
This is a fifth in a series of JoeAm’s far out commentaries on the Philippine education system. So far we have established the following groundwork: REVIEW Article 1 points out that Filipino kids are broadly under-developed intellectually and skill-wise because the school system is so busy trying to keep its head above water. It is … Continue reading
When Grief Has Nowhere to Go
Hong Kong citizens are angry at the Philippines. The Philippines is the place where hostages in a bus to get shot. And it is the place from which no apology has issued forth. Expressions of regret and condolence have been issued by the Philippine Government. But not apology. Perhaps this is the reason. Please allow … Continue reading
Why the Philippines Should Arm Itself to the Teeth
An essay on patriotism. I start with some esoteric ramblings. Work with me, eh? It sets up my points regarding the US and Philippines. Infestation of Kelp in San Francisco Bay I rather see our social condition as liquid, not static. Each public utterance is a molecule in search of a companion thought in someone’s … Continue reading
"The Joke’s on Me"
I occasionally run into trouble with people who don’t grasp my offbeat sense of humor or tendency to embellish an opinion with literary exaggeration. It is mostly with men that I have the problem. And one female blogger I cross paths with from time to time. Indeed, sometimes it is my fault. The joke is … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 