Patti Castillo-De Guzman
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11 Things I Love About F
F thinks I’m weird for loving him. I’m not and here’s why: 1. He loves God and the Catholic Church. Before we decided we love each other (for love is a decision, a commitment, and a sacrifice, said Father Peter),… Continue reading
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To Inoo, My Prince
You should’ve turned eight yesterday, my love. I should’ve made a cake for you. I was saving the carob for yesterday, because dogs can’t have chocolate, and Chloe Coscarelli has this recipe for pupcakes I was dying for you to… Continue reading
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Mawmaw’s Goodbye, 17 Days Later
On April 29, seven years, eight months, and eight days since I carried him in my arms for the first time, the handsome white and black dog with the broken heart on his right died. He died and I wasn’t… Continue reading
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Black Hair, Green Eyes
If your own face is clean, the image you perceive will also be flawless. But should you look upon your fellow man and see a blemish, it is your own imperfection that you are encountering – you are being shown… Continue reading
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I do not love my job and that’s okay.
Find a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life. Or so I thought. I grew up thinking that I am only getting a job I am passionate about. I thought I do not… Continue reading
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Shel Silverstein: The Missing Piece
A week ago, a friend asked if I’ve tried breaking up. Yes, I have… five something years ago. Back then, it felt crappy but I had to because Shel Silverstein found me. He has a knack for finding librarians, you see,… Continue reading
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Ayala Museum
February 4, 2017 As a professional librarian, I’ve always understood the importance of librarians, archives and museums (LAMs). But compared to libraries and archives, for some weird reason, I didn’t really appreciate museums as much. That is, until I became… Continue reading
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Of Love
Let’s talk about love today. This morning, I went to Mass, and Father L said humans are created out of love. Thus, our nature is not to hurt but to love. Something that’s always bothered me is why people become… Continue reading
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