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Diary 5/17/24
I’ve been reading a few books, among them “Old Testament Parallels” by Victor Matthews and Don Benjamin, “Studying the Historical Jesus” by Darrell Bock,” “Gospel Fictions” by Randel Helm and “Adam’s Rib” by Robert Graves. Again, they raised the question in my mind, “What is fact and what is not?” These books are only a few of those that shed light on the historicity of the Bible.
Continue reading “Diary: the Bible”On the anniversary of Len Roberts’ death, I would like to reprint the tribute I delivered at his funeral service.
Continue reading “Len Roberts: Poet”
I’ve heard from friends and students from different countries — England, Philippines, Scotland, Thailand, USA, Canada, Russia, Taiwan. Seems like the book is selling in other countries.Three of my students in the Philippines have already ordered their copies of my book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation” (Tambuli Media: 2023).
Continue reading “New book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation””Hi Rene, I just learned Jose David Lapuz, the grand Upo of the ’60s in Diliman passed on, after 3.5 months in the hospital. He was a bachelor, lived alone, had no visitors and died. A caretaker was the sole companion. A nephew took over his house, books, memorabilia (recto, rizal, etc). I remember he taught at UST. The news reminded me of our Diliman days. Just sharing. Vic R
Continue reading “JOSE DAVID LAPUZ: April 19, 1938 – March 8, 2023”25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES
This year 2023 is the 25th anniversary of teaching in the Philippines. I’ve taught healing seminars and and covered different subjects –
Diary 5/30/23:
Just saw the movie “Paris Can Wait” with Diane Lane in the lead role of a married woman who decides to travel to Paris with her husband’s business partner. I won’t go into the details of the movie. It was written, produced and directed by Eleanor Coppola. I remember Diane from when I got involved in work teaching martial arts fist and staff forms and movement in a 2-week theatre workshop in 1974 or 75 to the Great Jones Repertory Company under director Andre Serban.
Continue reading “Nostalgia”This is one of the best renditions of the piece on the guzheng/zither. I’ve heard many different versions of it through the years (since the 1970s). The first time I heard it I instinctively asked myself, Is my Tai chi chuan form as good? I’ve also heard it on the pipa/lute. One time on the cruise to the 3 Gorges and the Great Dam on the Yangzi River, it was played by a young Chinese woman on the boat.
Continue reading “The bonsai at Arnold Arboretum”There was a mini-fiesta in my honor in the middle of my seminar at Titus Brandsma Center. There was singing (a couple sang “The Prayer”) and dancing (several women danced with me: it’s on video).
Continue reading “Fiesta”It was not all work. We had sidetrips and dinners and reunions. Even if the vacation lasted a month and 3 days, it was still too short to cover the important bases in our visit. The Philippines is of course a mecca for foodies and bloggers. The cuisine is diverse and delicious. With the different influences flowing into the country, the food is one of the best — and cheapest — in the world. There’s different Chinese regional dishes, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian, Spanish and of course local provincial cooking. There are also places to see: the ylang-ylang farm in Estipona, Pura, Tarlac*; Las Casas Filipinos in Bataan; Tarlac City, our hometown; and Baguio, the Summer Capital. We were able to see all of them through the generosity of relatives.
Continue reading “Family”