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 Point to Ponder

What is life after retirement?
This is an enduring question.
And we are in a predicament
The search is for a solution.

Must we wake up to see the sunrise?
And a cup of one's favorite drink
Then thank God as this is really wise,
A walk in the park: what do you think?

A fact on formal education
That offered you a decent living
Self-education brings a fortune
Ideas for giving and sharing.

Think of something for legacy sake
Start with a smartphone and computer
Then surprise the world like an earthquake
For social media truly matter.

Rediscover Self-1

 The Background

I just came back to my birthplace as my mother passed away. I was alone with a small luggage. Cebu was my last international stopover. I came from Chicago's O'hare, U.S.A., then Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea to Cebu International Airport, Philippines. 

I boarded a plane from Cebu, the Queen City of the South, for Dipolog City's Airport. On the plane, a guy with, a glittering diamond ring, on his left finger, a bracelet on his left hand, and, an expensive-looking watch on his right hand approached me with a friendly smile and asked me my name? I politely answered and he was happy yet surprised. I was looking for this guy and wanted to meet him personally. Still, he was out of circulation as I  heard and read things about him ( and it quickly etched in my mind maybe because of the Zamboanga del Norte Press and Radio Club membership, (was it essential or controversial?).

I was inspired to write this as at this point in life, who else could have the audacity to journal this as Fr. Leoncio Santiago said on the June 24 ( The nativity of St. John, the Baptist- San Juan sa Pilipinas) picnic at Labagh Woods, in preparation for the coming yearly celebration of the Sto. Ninio de Agosto of which he is the Spiritual Director. Fr. Santiago said, that our members of 15 Sto. Ninio groups were mostly seniors of the Baby Boomer Generation, who were winding down in our gaits, and motions but we must be thankful for the gift and His blessings. 

On Father''s Day

In Gratitude

Our Father You are the greatest   
In our faith, hope, and charity.
And there is no real  protest
Of your Word for posterity.

Your Word became flesh and is with us
To manifest your mighty power
You are the first and  never the last
We thirst and you gave us water.     

The grace is active and given freely;                        
You came back so we may believe.
We will be happy and without worry.
You give us food that we may live.

With blessings at our table daily:
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;  
The Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Saves humanity and may not be lost.    

Hail to the brave fathers of the land
A story of love, and dire valor 
At sea, in the air, and on the sand 
Without a country, creed, or color.

To the dear fathers at work and at home
A gold medal for your industry
Whenever and wherever you may roam 
You are the hero of your country.
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