This is a rare 1930 picture of Concepcion Cuenco of Cebu.She was mother and daughter of Senator Mariano Jesus Cuenco and Filomena Alesna Cuenco. In 1931, she became Cebu Petit Carnival Queen. She married Engr. Mariano F. Manguerra and they had four surviving children. Widowed when she was only 47, she raised her children and sent to graduate schools in Europe and the United States. She was a … [Read more...] about Philippine Antique Photo 1930 Concepcion Cuenco
Archives for April 2020
Reading: Sketch from the Pink Grandma
Hello Grandchildren, When Grandpa reads in bed, Tesla always wants to lay on top of him. Don't just watch movies and play games, be sure and read books. Your parents read books every night before going to sleep. Reading is important. If you can read, you can learn anything. Love, The Pink Grandma, Lola, or Grandma Tags: #sketch #penandink #drawing Read also: Che … [Read more...] about Reading: Sketch from the Pink Grandma
ParisLitUp Literary Reading in 2018
It's hard to imagine that in April 2018 I did a literary reading at #ParisLitUp . As their featured reader, I shared excerpts from my novels. I'm remembering Matt Jones and the young people who run ParisLitUp. I hope they are all fine. Matt Jones listening to my reading. Cecilia with Matt Jones and others before the ParisLitUp reading. Mike Head and Cecilia Brainard. … [Read more...] about ParisLitUp Literary Reading in 2018
Midnight Visitor: Sketch from the Pink Grandma
The Midnight Visitor Hello Grandchildren, Grandpa has the Ring app which allows him to see who's outside our house via video. He discovered that we have visitors that enter the courtyard late at night. There's a large orange cat and another strange looking creature that come around. They sniff around the courtyard and leave. Once I had leftover cat food out there and the … [Read more...] about Midnight Visitor: Sketch from the Pink Grandma
“Che Sleeping” — Sketches from the Pink Grandma
Hello Grandchildren, Grandpa and Grandma have to stay home because of Coronavirus. Have your parents talked to you about that? All of us have to be careful to avoid getting sick. You have to wash your hands with soap and water for twenty seconds, and you have to stay home for now, and while it's sad, you can't see your friends and even us for now. And don't forget to eat … [Read more...] about “Che Sleeping” — Sketches from the Pink Grandma
Batik Face Masks by Cecilia
I made some batik face masks, three-layers cotton, lined with flannel, with pockets for filter. People have asked if they can buy these and I'm making them available as a fund raiser for PALH (Philippine American Literary House). I have six right now (June 12). one size small (the blue solid with batik trim); the rest are size medium - $30 each and US shipping is $10. I … [Read more...] about Batik Face Masks by Cecilia
Easter, Coronavirus Update
Dear Readers, Happy Easter! May God's loving mercy fill your life. I am sharing an article I wrote for Positively Filipino about Coronavirus: The Beginning. It talks about my visit to the Philippines in late January, early February, when Coronavirus was exploding in China. It begins: "When I visited Manila last January 20 the air was thick with smoggy haze from the ash fall of Taal … [Read more...] about Easter, Coronavirus Update