Happy Birthday to my nephew and godson Raymond Floro of Floro Fighting Systems, in Sydney, Australia!

Food serving pots. This is the design I like best. It reminds me of delicious leftovers, of creative casseroles, even of heartwarming food being shared with neighbors and friends.

These pots can also be used to contain rice, soup, and salads.

Happy 29th Birthday to my eldest granddaughter, Angelique!

My baby! Grandpa loves you!

Three tubs Chef Tony's peanut butter popcorn arrived, but I am still partial to original caramel.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Bank day. Withdrew money, changed dollars to pesos, paid our electric bills, then had lunch out with M. and Neil. A violent cloudburst left us stranded in the restaurant. We sauntered to the Cubao Leaky Cauldron for coffee and buns while waiting for the rain to stop.

Custom-made Ariadne Oliver necklaces: amber and crystal quartz, ocean jasper, and rose quartz

Photo by Neil de Leon

 My younger son Chito's idealized story photo:

Kwan Yin riding a dragon. This image was carved of solid, unoiled rosewood, most probably with electric tools because the design is too intricate for hand-held chisels..

The image is tiny, about six inches tall.

Photo by Neil de Leon

TONY PEREZ'S GUIDELINES FOR HIS FACEBOOK FRIENDS FOR THE COMING WEEK (MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024):

1) Sardonyx is a good stone of the month.

2) Always have something to fall back on.

3) Who is your favorite cartoon character?

4) Never prolong office tension.

5) Keep warm. 

6) The hunter wears a headdress of orange feathers.

7) There will be no clowns.

8) Do not buy accessories that entailed an animal's death.

9) Never hem and haw and keep others waiting.

10) It is time to clean your lanterns.

11) Do not aspire to buy something you cannot afford.

12) All accounts need to be unquestionable.

13) There are times when yoiu should be wearing no jewelry.

14) He resigned because no one believed his true story.

15) It is foolish to emulate champions.

16) In the end, no kingdom matters except your own.

17) She bribes her coworkers with food.

18) Allow the religious to die for their religion.

TONY PEREZ'S GUIDELINES FOR HIS FACEBOOK FRIENDS FOR THE WEEKEND (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024):

1) The cardinal disapproves of the entertainment fare, but no one else cares.

2) Do not confide adult secrets in children. 

3) Let fresh air circulate through your house.

4) Some people can afford to enjoy a rainy day.

5) Keep your body clean.

6) Jack-o'-lanterns are timeless.

7) Never splurge on anything.

8 ) Dispose of useless containers,

9) In times of disaster, have a companion in your bedroom.

10) Pay attention nto facades.

11) Be update on the news,

12) Plain spaghetti, white bread, and cheese make a satisfying breakfast.

13) The spirits go with the pair of lovers.

14) Be aware of what your stomach rejects.

15) Avoid small, sharp obejects.

16) Have a list of good horror movies for viewing,

17) You will dream of a previous lifetime.

18) Always rest between tasks,

Lacquered Wood Kannon Bosatsu Kwan Yin Bodhisattva

 Lacquered Wood Kannon Bosatsu Kwan Yin Bodhisattva, the Japanese version of Kwan Yin.

Photo by Neil de Leon