The Mossy Ground
“What happened to your face?” her Aunt Carol asked. “It’s nothing. I just bumped into something,” Lisa nonchalantly answered. Her bluish-black left cheek was due to Ritch’s punch when she…
Issa Coffee, Everyone?
We all probably need coffee or we’re all in peril dozing off in the face of inanity. I was surprised I had to look up the meaning of ‘inane’ just…
Settling In
“Is she your only daughter? Ms. Vargas asked. Why would she think I’m an only child? Lisa thought. Now, she had regrets seeing how distressed her mom was having to…
Bon Appetit @ Vivaldi
“What did I miss while I was away?” “Yasser was talking about his cats.” “Really? He has cats?” “Yeah, I have six,” a deep yet cheery voice interrupted our chat.…
I See You
Near or far, you catch me breathless, From a distance, you’re so blue and oh, so endless, As I sit next to you, I’m cuddled with peace, Yet your waves…
The Irresistible Dip
“Wow, Ever (Gotesco Mall)!” a four-year old girl gushed as her eyes sparkled widely (wildly). They were about to board Princess Paradise, a ship mistaken for a shopping mall by…
Neither Glam nor Gold
Early in life, Lisa has realized that if a person can’t be gorgeous, she should at least strive to be smart. She rationalizes, “what’s the point of being skinny and…
Google’s Birthday Reminder
It’s amusing how thoughtful google could get. Reminiscing birthdays of famous creators such as Antoine de Saint-Exupery, (the Little Prince) is a truly sweet act. Wiki says his book is…
Lovecast
Do I love you just for your sunny soul? For the brightness you cast on my daily toil? Do I cherish you simply for your sought-after smile? Of which sweetness…
The Genei Ryodan
The most notorious, perhaps the most powerful group ever to invade the world of manga, Genei Ryodan deserves a huge fandom for the character profiles alone.