In the kitchen Nilaga essentials February 1, 2026Shortbread butter cookies October 28, 2025Beef brisket and liquid smoke August 13, 2025 In the den Thanksgiving in the Philippines November 2, 2026Listen to Total Eclipse of the Heart and think of it as a vampire love song August 24, 2026Meta on trial. Again. August 19, 2026 Elsewhere Why I stopped going to the movies and dining out August 15, 2026So much for moonlit walks March 11, 2026Walking the dog (and cleaning up after her) February 28, 2026