Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JoeAmThree and Only Three
I enjoy words, the collection of symbols which, if lined up a certain way, create mood or intrigue or paint a picture or explain things. The masters are Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo . . . and many others, too, for sure. Sherlock knew words. And Robin Williams even. If you were asked to choose … Continue reading
The National Anthem
I have a difficult time explaining to some Filipinos why I write behind the Joe America nametag. It fundamentally comes down to my belief that the Philippine standard of free speech is considerably different than that found in America, and, as a visa holder, not a citizen, I am vulnerable to being tossed out of … Continue reading
Tea Bags
The US elections show how fickle trends are in the US, where sound bite deceits are more profound at changing minds than facts or reason. The main gripe from voters, of course, is jobs. Also fueling the anger is a lot of financial pain, with people sitting on homes worth less than the mortgage, or … Continue reading
Hey Doc, ya got any pills?
It has come to me of late, as I strain to recover from another bout of mystery illness, that the Doctors in the outlying reaches of the Philippines, or at least the male doctors that I have rummaged through to (fail to) find one I respect, are mainly bullshit artists and pill dispensers. I wish … Continue reading
Miners in a Tube
Like most, I am fascinated by the drama of getting 33 miners out of the ground through a tube. I am claustrophobic, and every time one of those dudes climbs into that can I get a severe case of heebie jeebies, and am sweating by the time they emerge 15 minutes later. The aspect that … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 