MausĀ is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Art Spiegelman. I picked it up, used, years ago and read it a couple of times. Once to enjoy and a second time to absorb the fictionalized biography of a very dark time in the world seventy years ago. To me it was a reminder of the importance…
Category: Philippines
Themes and locations based in the Philippines
Circuit Makati
It’s been years in the making, but our home away from home is finally finished and we are spending our first time back in the Philippines since 2019 getting reacquainted with the area. There is an entirely new mall with several bookstores and lots of new restaurants. We are set to meet up with family…
Traveling with Books
I’m leaving for the Philippines next weekend and have a lot of catching up to do. It’s been three-plus years since I was there last and I’m excited to see my friends again. It’s also been more than a year since the condo we bought was finished and we have yet to see it, except…