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Bong Serrano
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Sunday Corn
Eating corn on the cob on a fall Sunday becomes a small, cherished ritual—steam on the window, rain on the glass, and a friendship steady as the seasons.
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"Batangas: My Sky and Earth, is full of lavish descriptions that help place you in the action of the book. These descriptions showed the range of vistas and topography that were enjoyed by residents of the place.
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"I really enjoyed reading this memoir. It was very interesting to read about the culture and traditions of Batangas. I loved having the photos as well for reference, that really helps my brain get into the story and vibe. Definitely pick up this book "
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"Serrano's book mirrors the rich cultural fiber of Batangueños having to boast its rich heritage. While reading, I feel like I am being brought back to the years I was not even born. The book encourages the community to continue fall in love with the "
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“The instructions read, ‘Dump the monkeys onto the table. Pick up one monkey by the arm. Hook another arm through a second monkey’s arm. Continue making a chain. Your turn is over when you drop a monkey.’ Most of my childhood life at the house on Arce Subdivision had been like that, constantly linking monkeys together and anticipating something going wrong.”
― Batangas: My Sky and Earth
― Batangas: My Sky and Earth
“The instructions read, ‘Dump the monkeys onto the table. Pick up one monkey by the arm. Hook another arm through a second monkey’s arm. Continue making a chain. Your turn is over when you drop a monkey.’ Most of my childhood life at the house on Arce Subdivision had been like that, constantly linking monkeys together and anticipating something going wrong.”
― Batangas: My Sky and Earth
― Batangas: My Sky and Earth
“I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
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I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
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