Kaya Pala!
A piece of the puzzle fits; understanding finally dawns. “Kaya pala…” Someone sheds light on an issue, and finally we get a glimpse of the other aspects of things which … Continue reading
Through the Arts
In an article in 2006 (Art not just for Art’s Sake published in Health and Lifestyle), I wrote: “Art accomplishes rather easily, what lectures, symposia, and other conventional awareness campaigns … Continue reading
The Parable of the Spectacles
“Why are you back?” The store-owner exclaimed when he saw Magico, the magic spectacles, back on his display shelf. He had just sold it to an odd couple — a … Continue reading
Wisdom in Hot Chocolate
Ever wondered why contentment seems to elude man? When we get that which we’ve always wanted, we are happy and seemingly content for a while. But soon, we will find … Continue reading
Spammed!
If I am to believe my spam mails, I am now a millionairess. It seems that during the past two weeks, I have won unthinkable sum in various internet lotteries! … Continue reading
Zooming In and Zooming Out: Life Events and Our Perspectives
I am no visual artist, but among the skills I tried to teach myself when I was fresh from university and work did not yet demand so much of my … Continue reading
Tangled!
They always tangle or get knotted up! I’m talking about the cords — those highly functional bits of strands without which we cannot turn on our gadgets unless they … Continue reading
Lamentation of the Dream Un-winged
From a distance, Dream watched Man staring out at his tiny window, gazing unseeingly at the clouds almost completely concealing the rising moon, sadness hugging him tightly. The soft breeze was … Continue reading
The Wall Decor
“Jing, be careful that you don’t step on the décor,” mother warned, referring to the glass décor she laid on the floor about three meters from where I was playing … Continue reading
Life is a Fashion Statement
Fashion is generally regarded as a paltry topic, but there are a couple of rules in fashion that would do us good if we could apply them to our life. They … Continue reading
JK Rowling and her Harvard Speech
I stumbled upon a video of JK Rowling’s commencement speech at Harvard University. JK Rowling is the creator of the Harry P otter series, which is among my favorite books. … Continue reading
A Sinner’s Plea
There is a hymn inside my heart that begs to be sung, Waiting for my wobbly fingers to strum The strings of my soul’s discordant melody. But my … Continue reading
Change
A sense of déjà vu washed over me as I took a seat inside the CASAA, the eatery near what is probably the most popular building at the University of the … Continue reading
Misplaced Punctuations
. I was once a pointless sentence, devoid of meaning But then I learned I had to mean something… I analyzed my syntax, as well as my words; … Continue reading
BrainTeaser | Sherma E Benosa 
Life is a Performing Art
AN UNSEEN HAND turned an unusually bright spotlight upon a darkened stage. Out of nowhere, a figure stepped onto the platform, with no idea how he got there or where he … Continue reading →