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  • Han Kang: The Vegetarian

    Saturday, March 25, 3-something in the afternoon.  I don’t know what’s gone into him.  (I’m lying now.  I do.  Peace.) Boy Scout: Let’s watch “Beauty and the Beast” tomorrow.  If we wait until next weekend (as originally planned), it mightn’t… Continue reading

    Han Kang: The Vegetarian
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    Black Hair, Green Eyes
  • 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

    I do not love my job and that’s okay.
  • 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

  • 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