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JoeAmThere are those who do, and those who do . . . nothing
10 reasons why you should refer The Society of Honor, or an article you liked, to people you know: Because Joe Am doesn’t try to blow smoke. He is on a mission to understand and opine and grow and contribute to the pool of thinking in the Philippines. Because he is the Anti-Anti Pinoy, more … Continue reading
Acculterating Joe Am
It struck me today as I drove assertively through the wild traffic that characterizes our town during rush hour that I have changed. I am no longer tense about the traffic coming at me from all sides like wasps from a fallen hive. I am no longer angry at the idiots who cut in front … Continue reading
Bloggers Have Flat Foreheads
Bloggers have flat foreheads. It comes from scrapping to put out an article, working it, reworking it. Then posting it. Then re-reading it a couple of days later and second-guessing. How many times have I gone back and said “this is gibberish”? Or, “whoops, I misspelled athiest”. Or “why didn’t I make that point when … Continue reading
The Filipino Dream
I wrote the other day about the Philippine Dream because, as an immigrant, I don’t know what it is. I don’t know what is supposed to motivate me to strive to see the dream fulfilled. First, I did a little research. I found the Pledge of Allegiance: I am a Filipino I pledge my allegiance … Continue reading
Filipinos: A Certain Lack of Passion
It came to me the other day as I sat in the shade amongst the bamboo that dominate our back garden. Filipinos lack a certain passion. Now the immediate reaction from most Filipinos will be, ironically, passionate. “You dickhead, JoeAm, how can you say that about a country that overthrew its dictator decades ago, before … Continue reading
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