PHILIPPINE ADVENTURES
 by Fred C. Wilson III
May 16, 2013
When I lived in San Francisco I had no problems blending in within the local citizenry. Once I moved to Chicago things changed. When I walked down streets, attended church, went to school, and shopped people would stop and stare; some hostile most curious as to my ethnicity. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
May 1, 2013
On Income Tax Day April 15th two bombs detonated killing three people injuring over 200 others at the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon. Bloody mangled remnants that were once whole human beings littered streets, walls, and sidewalks of that historic city. What was supposed to have been a sunny Bostonian day celebrating their 116th marathon ended in carnage. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
April 16, 2013
A few years back I did an article on my experiences in Rome. My wife and I traveled to Italy a few years ago. The trip was a gift for my 60th Birthday. During our stay we were unaware of the large number of Filipino-Italians. Had I known I would have added a section about them in my article ‘Roman Holiday.’ Rome is home to a variety of ethnic groups; the Roma peoples, Africans, Mexicans, university students, and the usual entourage of pilgrims hailing from all over the globe hoping to visit St. Peter’s Basilica and see the Pope. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
April, 2013
Despite the chaos and corruption of modern living there’s proof that the Ultimate Dimension exists. As secularism grows so does GOD’S grace with associative experiences. Sightings of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, angels, saints, other extra and paranormal faith experiences have been witnessed by millions over time including this writer. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
March 16, 2013
There’s something in a name. The previous popes Benedict inherited a Church fraught with sexual scandals, corruption, and general lassitude among the laity. Benedict XII (1334-1342) an Avignon pope was a reformer and noted scholar. Despite his efforts this pontiff failed to curb luxurious lifestyles among the clergy. His bull Benedictus Deus on the Beatific Vision said even after death our souls remain conscious; human consciousness is eternal. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
March 1, 2013
Lent rings a bell with most Christians. It’s that transforming time each year when bad habits are broken and sinful living supplanted by virtuous lifestyles. The permanent practice of virtue should be the goal of every Lent. Every inch towards eternal Salvation shows real progress. Why waste 40 plus days of a real invitation to change our lives? Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
February 1, 2013
“…and they called to Lot and said to him, ‘Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may have relations with them.’ But Lot went out to them at the doorway, and shut the door behind him, and said, ‘Please, my brothers, do not act wickedly.’” *Gen 19:5-8* Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
February 1, 2013
“Do not praise individuals for their good looks or loath anyone because of appearance alone.” -Sirach 11:2-
Saint, statesman and Renaissance man, Sir Thomas More said, “Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.” Having married twice (his first wife died), St. Thomas knew his subject. The emotional high from being in love is a good thing. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
January 16, 2013
This tax season will be one for the books. Tax laws change so frequently that the Internal Revenue Service seems slow in keeping up. Some tax pros suggest taxpayers delay filing until March, reason being, tax codes are still undergoing revision. As of this writing the IRS announced five changes for the 2012 tax year. Continue reading →
by Fred C. Wilson III
January 1, 2013
“The way to get started is to quit talking and get doing.” -Walt Disney-
For successful people self-reinvention is essential. Pop icon Madonna does it; philanthropic-martial artist Jackie Chan, super-model Naomi Campbell, political consultant David Axelrod, above quoted artist-entertainment visionary Walter Disney and myriads of other successful people periodically junk their old ‘wine skins’ in exchange for new selves. But how do you make the best out of the rest of your life? Procrastination kills. The ‘manana’ mentality is obsolete. Continue reading →
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