The people who dominate the conversation often have the least to say. Being the loudest voice in the room doesn’t gain respect. It crowds out the contributions of those who speak at a lower volume. It’s better to leave people wanting to hear more than wishing they’d heard less.

First played and heard Moby’s Weapon of Choice back in 2001. But it was only this year I realized the track quotes Dune.

Wow

Maybe i don’t understand what they really mean by it but, supposedly, men reading in public is performative. By all means, read. In private, in public. And do it to enjoy and grow. Not for likes, hearts, and approval by people who, in the end, do not really matter. Just go.

Passive aggressive? Maybe. But if you’re bribing traffic enforcers, city hall/ government agency employees to get away/ahead and then you’re raging online about corruption and how corrupt people should be punished. Sit down.

Meyn. Dizon got moved from DOTr to DPWH.

It's always the small to medium fish that get fried. The big ones sitting close, sweating a little, but knowing they’re getting away, as always.

I recently saw this: “How can you tell you’re a child of God? You love the law of God and you obey His commandments.” On the surface, it sounds right. But if that’s the measuring stick, then on my best days I’m barely in—and on my worst days I’m definitely out. The truth is,

Weird flex but someday, before I go, i’d look back and be very glad that the kids did chores growing up,

The amazing CS Lewis predicted what social media will do to people.

My daughter pointed Pepito out to me some time ago. Been following his “adventures.” Didn’t realize he’s 18.

Lord, thank You.

A pic from 11yrs ago. That section is still a parking lot in the morning and mid afternoon.

We spend too much time arguing like we're right—and too little time listening like we're wrong. Diatribes don't change minds. Productive disagreement depends on showing respect, curiosity, and humility. The most compelling teachers are the ones who are most eager to learn.

We like to blame government for a lot of things happening to our country. But we’re awfully quiet about our role in it. I think until we change as a whole, we’re not going anywhere.