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Multiculturalism & Intercultural Communication

I read an article in Island Times dated February 12, 2019 titled “Former President, lawmaker support Bilung’s imposition of fines versus individuals in explicit videos” I reflect back to the simpler days and the teachings of my mother. I am an interracial child adopted out at age two months and raised in a single parent […]

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Mental Culture

Listening to some of the Palauan talk shows on YouTube regarding the rate of suicides happening on this tiny nation made me look back to my youthful days. I grew up in a unique and strong cultural upbringing and it is ingrained in me, which influenced a lot of my behaviors and attitude. Based on […]

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PLASTIC BRAIN

I’m amazed at how God made our brain.  It is the most amazing and wonderful 3 pound engine in the world.  With your brain, you can destroy New York City and build it up again in less than 15 seconds.  You can remove Ngerchebal and place it back again in less than five seconds. Your […]

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To Reconcile heart and soul

Unfinished  business will follow you around like a cloud that never falls as rain but overcast. It’s causing a Civil War  between you heart and soul. Your emotions fight your intelligence rigorously.  You can rationalize and tell them to be still to no avail.  You want to clear the air but you know it’s just […]

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LONELINESS

The season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that when you feel alone.  ~Mandy Hale You can be in a crowded room like in a church and still feel all alone and lonely, it hurts.  I know I’ve been there at times when I felt so alone and deeply […]

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Chicken Adobo

Yesterday morning I could heqr my sister making noise in the kitchen. In a few minutes I could smell chicken adobo. Then I heard her son, “Mom, what are you cooking?”  It’s such a warm feeling to hear their early morning conversations.  I wanted to tell my nephew, “Always remember that smell – chicken, vinegar […]

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