Harry, like the prince – Part 1
IT SNOWED in some parts of Newcastle on my birthday.
Where I was, in New York, North Shields, there were light flurries around 11 a.m.
I...
Sex guru tales
BECAUSE I was the first sex columnist in the Ilonggo newspapers from way back year 2000 — Remember my columns “Sex in the City”,...
NORTH OF ENGLAND
ALSO KNOWN as Northern England, or simply the North.
I spent Christmas, and New Year’s, in the North.
Christmas in Preston (north east), New Year’s in...
Logical family
THE TERM “logical family” (as opposed to biological family) was, I think, coined by Armistead Maupin of the “Tales of the City” fame.
I like...
Unplugged for mental health
THIS PIECE was written 17 days ago, on December 30.
I can’t go into the details why this wasn’t published sooner.
Also, this piece could have...
In bed with my nephew
I KNOW how that sounds.
And I really wanted to say “In bed with my niece.”
But somehow, I know that “…with my nephew” will grab...
Prague, PFFT
IF I HAD my way, I would have celebrated my 53rd birthday in Prague.
I’ve only been to Prague once before, but I like it...
It’s not political
I’VE NEVER campaigned more fiercely for any candidate other than Cory Aquino in 1986.
I rarely use my writing platforms for political candidates.
Sure, I wrote...
53 is not just a number
53 is not just a number; it’s the Golden Age of Peter.
When I wake up tomorrow, I will be 53.
And because I plan my...
When I’m 53
FOR A moment before the New Year, I suddenly felt old.
Just tired and weary from all the loving I’ve given.
To various unattainable men.
To my...