(Food Photography) An array of “bokeh” in this Christmas lunch with Pangs & Cha @ Akira.

Real fancy way of offerings at this Teppanyaki resto.
Though not much flavour output as “Tep” recipes are just plain salted, peppered and buttered,
Pangs, Cha & I enjoyed the main issue of offer: “freshness” in a “fancy”, just “fancy” way.
…and that completes our Christmas lunch.

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What?

Was with my wonderful family after Joax’ triathlon,

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…and as always, after each finish by any family member, a little celebration meal is in order.
Proceeded to a Chinese resto nearby.
And this caught my immediate attention:

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WHAT?

And check this out:
9 Unfortunate Truths About Our Favorite BACON as taken from Huffpost-Taste

How to play “ukelele”…hmmm…but not really this way. Oh heck, just read.

Our family’s little Juan, my youngest grandkid, really belts out songs at his early, 1 year old, age.
Songs taught by brod & 2 sisters plus the ones he hears & sees from tv programs.
(Fanatic of x-factor & “Carlie”)
1.8 years old last Christmas, I decided to gift him with “ukelele” and watch what good will this do to him
& in his inclination to singing.
Initially, this is how…

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I said no, that’s not the way.
And he abided…asking: this way?

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NO! You have to strum it. Come here I’ll show you.
“It’s ok. I’ll just sing”.

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A gloomy day commiserating with Typhoon Yolanda’s ravaged victims & survivors.

In Manila, we are safe & sound. Everything is normal.
But this shot sort of sympathizes with our fellowmen down mid & south.
Could imply worldwide feeling & sympathy towards victims & survivors of Typhoon Yolanda
that ravaged Southern Luzon, Visayas & Northern Mindanao regions of the country.
The outpouring of worldwide support, acting as one, including those from China & Hongkong
with whom Philippines is undergoing top notch “hassles”, clearly spells…”BROTHERHOOD”
and this is…more than “FRIENDS”.
To my foreign viewers & readers, you know who you are (while I am forever thankful),
YOUR HELP WILL GO A VERY LONG LONG LONG WAY.
Our Red Cross is always here to assist you.
Thank you…”my brothers and sisters”.

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I pray…vs. PDAF

Undergoing 2nd 1/3 life of mine I’ve been under leadership of many Philippine Presidents. From Elpidio Quirino (end-1953) to date. Vividly I could remember THERE ARE ONLY 2 amongst them where during their incumbency…WORST TRAGEDIES BECOME PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES. Both are perceived to be Pope-ly honest and sincere but mice & cats around them partake the “cake”. In view, may the fiery sentiments of citizenry vs. current public funds’ squanderings (PDAF) of dynasty-driven “trapos” (traditional politicians) never wane. Right on. For in UNITY…
STRENGTH.