Martha’s 30 Things Everyone Should Know

Martha Stewart, inspite of all the controversies, is still a domestic goddess. She came up with this list and named it "30 Things Everyone Should Know". I think it should really be named "30 Things Every Homemaker Should Know". After all, I wouldn't expect every soul on earth to know how to 'design a centerpiece'.

And since I am a domestic goddess wanna be (talagang wanna be lang ha!), I decided to take a look at the list again, and conduct a "performance appraisal" on what I have accomplished this year in the arena of homemaking. Here's Martha's list:

1. Create a home safety kit.

2. Tie a bow and necktie. (more…)

The letter that made me feel guilty

I'm almost sure that you have been forwarded this email. It's from a husband who lost his wife in the G2 bombing. It made me feel guilty–guilty for taking for granted my loved ones, guilty for hurting them and letting the day pass without saying sorry or telling them that I love them. I'm posting the letter just in case you haven't read it.

Good day everyone,

I wish I were writing under different circumstances.

I would like to inform you that my wife Leslie Cruz was part of the casualties in the Glorietta 2 Mall bombing in Makati City, Philippines. She was supposed to have a minor out patient surgery at Makati Medical Center at 230pm. I had taken a leave from work to accompany her there. We dropped off our daughter, Amber, at my parents place in QC to babysit at around 10am. We then proceeded to Makati and was there at 1230pm. Since she had been fasting in preparation for her procedure, she wanted to move around and listen to some music while I grabbed a bite to eat.

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