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July 2024 Blogs

Learning Cebuano: July Learning

Learning Cebuano: July

(July 1-31, 2024) My last Cebuano lesson was still in October, 9 months ago in Siquijor. I'd been living now in Tagbilaran, still the Visayas, since March. This is another vain attempt to learn Bisaya...more »»

Jordan Peterson Peoplescape

Jordan Peterson

(July 28, 2024) Jordan Peterson first appeared on the Youtube scene as a polarizing contemporary thinker. There was a vicious push-back against him from the Democratic far-left and the radical woke activists. He was vilified and canceled. Everybody was talking about him. My question was, 'Who is he?' The contention has simmered down as he becomes an established intellectual icon and a permanent fixture on the podcast scene. His latest bombshell? Peterson Academy!...more »»

Movie Review: The Matrix (1999) Movie Review

Movie Review: The Matrix (1999)

(July 15, 2024) The Matrix was released in 1999, 25 years ago. I saw it then and it blew my mind. However, young people attending my Yoga class in their early 20s have heard but have never seen it. I told them it was a must-see. Kat was gracious enough to allow us to view it in her place. Verdict? Did they like it? Is it still relevant to young people? Or is it too dated and passe?...more »»

Yoga Talk Community Yoga

Yoga Talk Community

(July 14/28, 2024) The first yoga talk finally happened with 8 of us from the yoga classes sharing experience and insight that began from yoga and extended to Quantum Mechanics and Simulated Realities. It was fun!...more »»

Mangaon ta sa Hangos Restaurant Review Food Odyssey

Mangaon ta sa Hangos

(July 9, 2024) My much-awaited sikwatehan has finally opened up - Mangaon ta sa Hangos. It's an upscale sikwatehan where you are comfortably seated in a garden like-ish setting and properly served. The menu is simple and the price is reasonably sound compared to a roadside sikwatehan. The food? That's where it shines!...more »»

Yoga Talk with BCBP Kids Yoga

Yoga Talk with BCBP Kids

(July 6, 2024) Mehul, a BCBP member, invited me one more time to give an inspirational talk about yoga to a group of 35 students ranging 10-25 year olds. I thought about telling something they didn't expect - they don't need yoga!...more »»

Bohol Gothic Wine Label Art

Bohol Gothic Wine Label

(July 5, 2024) The iconic painting, American Gothic, has been a staple for me when it comes to creating personalized wine labels for a select few. For Kat's parent's 46th wedding anniversary in Bohol, I defaulted to my old classic....more »»

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