Just when I thought the Pet Rock was strange, the mid-1990s brought another fad in the form of the Tamagotchi. And just like the rock, people had to take care of this pet. But what made this fad different was Tamagotchi pets could pass away if not cared for properly. And it was this requirement…
The reasons why fads come and go are varied. For some people, they outgrew what was popular at the time, such as the fashion of a certain decade. For others, they moved up the ladder, like from toy cars to real ones. And for even more people, they had come to the realization that the…
When Ateneo and La Salle would battle it out on the basketball court in 1968, could you predict who’d win? If they rumbled on the streets in those days could you predict who’d be harmed? If an Atenean and La Sallite fell for the same Maryknoller could you predict who’d win her heart? What if…
I headed out to Makati early this morning to attend a seminar. Since it was once of those budget trainings, I wasn’t sure if breakfast would be served so I dropped by McDonald’s and ordered pancakes for breakfast. After getting my order, I poured a healthy serving of Maple Syrup and slathered on a generous…
The human race is very resilient. After going through plagues and several civil and world wars, it has bounced back with the total population topping seven billion today. But then is the word “resilient” the correct one to describe the human race? Or is “stubborn” a better word for it? Dire Forecasts In the last…
Who can forget prom night? Whether it was wonderful or terrible, prom night will always be one aof those things forever etched in our minds. In fact, if those of you who grew up in the 1980s get together, many are more likely to remember the dream or nightmare of a prom than the details…
Our office air conditioner has been out for almost a week and we’re frying in there. My wonderful boss, who doesn’t have to physically be in the office as he works, is nowhere to be found. Although the security guard said he’s been spotting him at a nearby coffee shop reading newspapers and magazines all…
Power to the people man! And when I say power, I mean 220 volts of alternating current to every home from here to the moon. Get rid of those 110-volt receptacles because they can’t do anything other than run a light weight LCD screen. What we need is full-blown plasma that will suck the life…