Putting a face on those who helped Brainard's Magical Years: Tony Perez (Playwright, Novelist, & Painter) gave artistic guidance to Cecilia Brainard when she was working on the sketches for Magical Years: Memories & Sketches. He taught her what pencils, pen and ink, paper to use; he critiqued her work all along. Cecilia Brainard first met Tony Perez in the 1990s when the USIS sponsored … [Read more...] about Thanks to Tony Perez for Artistic Guidance
Cebu Antique Stereoviews
I have some antique stereoviews from my collection, including these with Cebu subjects, circa 1899 Family from Cebu Carabao pulling cart Filipino Saw Mill Cebu Street, Holiday crowd Children playing Tags: history, photos, antique photographs, stereoviews, stereoptics, antique postcards, Philippines, Cebu, Filipino … [Read more...] about Cebu Antique Stereoviews
Looking Back: Americans in Mactan Philippines
I'm sharing a picture circa 1966 showing a group of us posing with military service men from the US Base in Mactan. During the height of the Vietnam War, 1965-1968, the Americans built a military base in Mactan which housed the 772nd and 774th Troup Carrier Squadrons and other servicemen on R&R there. When the Americans left, the American base became part of the Cebu Airport. But while the … [Read more...] about Looking Back: Americans in Mactan Philippines
Desks of Filipino Writers, by Eileen Tabios
Carlos Bulosan Writer and publisher Eileen Tabios has put together photos of the work spaces of Filipino and Filipino American writers. This blog allows you a peek into that magical space where writers do their creations. She is lookng for other Filipino writers to participate, all genres. Please contact her … [Read more...] about Desks of Filipino Writers, by Eileen Tabios
Cecilia Brainard’s Book of Sketches: Magical Years
The writer Carlene Sobrino Bonnivier received her copy of my Magical Years: Memories & Sketches, and she wrote back: "Oh, Cecilia - I love your book. You DO capture the luminosity of childhood, something that I personally feel so strongly, and strive over and over to share with the rest of the world through my stories. Here you reveal it so sweetly. Thank you very much... If this seems … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s Book of Sketches: Magical Years