Month: December 2013

Balance by oysteronahalfshellDecember 19, 2013December 30, 2015

Long Forgotten Gold

Our electric bill has surged to an additional P20,000. Meanwhile, a gang of robbers looted a jewelry store. As they were called The Martilyo Gang, our sharp-witted government came up with a solution: “henceforth, the sale of all hammers shall be prohibited in department stores.” Rewind to 40 days ago, thousands were clamoring for bread, […]

Spirit by oysteronahalfshellDecember 11, 2013January 31, 2014

A Lot Like Christ-mas

There’s something strange about Christmas this year. I am yet to see dazzling lights or hear screechy carols. Instead, I make out a twinkle here, angels choirs there. 1. The Trimmings What happened to razzle-dazzle? I haven’t seen sleighs and reindeer prancing about three storey houses, or a parachuted Santa going down the chimney. People […]