I have been creating stuff from seashells that I bought years ago in Palawan. I had bought shell windchimes that eventually disintegrated but I saved the shells and recently used them again. tags: arts and crafts handicrafts seashells windchimes dividers garden decor … [Read more...] about Sea shell projects by Cecilia
Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Interview of Ceciila Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod will air soon: In California, it will air on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. In the Philippines, it will air on Saturday September 5, 2020 at 9 a.m. in the Philippines. We discussed how life is in the US (for me) during this time of Coronavirus, what my concerns are, what the situation is like here in the US, what my message is … [Read more...] about Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Good night, Gilda Cordero Fernando
Standing: Cecilia Brainard, Marily Orosa, Felice Sta. Maria; seated Gilda Cordero Fernando I must confess that I hardly slept last night, and it had to do with the passing of Gilda Cordero Fernando. That with the stresses of Covid and politics kept me awake until around 4 am. Gilda graduated from St. Theresa's College, which I also attended, and so even when I was in high school, … [Read more...] about Good night, Gilda Cordero Fernando
Herminia Meñez Coben Reviews The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Book Review by Herminia Meñez Coben, Ph.D. Professor Emerita from California State University of Sonoma Title: The Newspaper Widow Author: Cecilia Manguerrra Brainard Publisher: University of Santo Tomas Publishing House, 2017, Beato Angelico Bldg., Espana, Manila, Philippines; Available from Amazon in hard copy and in Kindle format Number of pages: 234 pages Softcover, $18.95 in the … [Read more...] about Herminia Meñez Coben Reviews The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Fundamentals of Creative Writing by Cecilia Brainard, now on Wattpad
For educational purposes, I've decided to make my book, Fundamentals of Creative Writing, available for free in Wattpad. It is available in Kindle format and I believe Anvil still has some hard copies, but this free digital form will help students. Here's the link: https://www.wattpad.com/943227652-fundamentals-of-creative-writing-by-cecilia Tags: writing, how to write, creative … [Read more...] about Fundamentals of Creative Writing by Cecilia Brainard, now on Wattpad
Cecilia Brainard’s Popular Books
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is the author and editor of over twenty books. Cecilia grew up in the port city of Cebu in Central Philippines, a place that retains its Spanish-Colonial influences, inspiring Cecilia to create her mythical setting called “Ubec” which echoes the Santo Niño Church, triangular Spanish fort, and old buildings and streets of the real Cebu. Her three novels — When the … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s Popular Books
Interview of Cecilia Brainard by 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
INTERVIEW OF CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD by DJ Billie of 95.0 Star FM Bacolod about Life in the US during Coronavirus Here's the interview: Interview by Ve Ann Joy D. Lumangyao,.LPT (DJ Billie) Disc Jockey 95.9 Star FM Bacolod starfm_bacolod@bomboradyo.info 707-2836 I 441-1670; 09957924803 1. Greetings: I am Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, author and editor of over twenty books, including the … [Read more...] about Interview of Cecilia Brainard by 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Larger portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made a larger portrait of my great-grandmother Remedios Lopez Cuenco as reference. I had made a smaller study a few days ago. https://ceciliabrainard.com/portrait-of-remedios-lopez-cuenco-by-cecilia-brainard/ Here is an excerpt from my grand-uncle's biography that touches on the life and background of Remedios, who inspired me to write my third novel, The Newspaper … [Read more...] about Larger portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
Portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made this portrait using the photo of my great-grandmother Remedios Lopez Cuenco as reference. Remedios was the mother of my grandfather (Mariano Jesus Cuenco, who was the father of my mother Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra. Remedios was a force and noted in Philippine history as the first woman publisher. She had inspired me to write my third novel, The Newspaper Widow. … [Read more...] about Portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
Portrait of Filomena Alesna Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made this portrait of my maternal grandmother, Filomena Alesna Cuenco, in prisma color and pastel, size 9 x 12. Filomena Alesna Cuenco from Carcar; born May 1, 1882, parents: Evaristo Barcenilla Alesna and Cresencia Ynosencia Sanchez Villarosa; parents died when she was young and she and her 2 sisters were raised by 2 old maid aunts; her older sister Placida married Mateo Noel; her younger … [Read more...] about Portrait of Filomena Alesna Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino
The following is part of Cecilia Brainard's series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Responding to my interview questions, Filipino American author Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino describes life in New Jersey, USA, during the time of coronavirus. This was written on May 24, 2020. Update August 4, 2020 by Betty Ann Quirino: New Jersey is still on partial lockdown, even if some places opened. Gyms and … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino
Interviews of Filipino Americans #CopingWithCovid
INTERVIEWS OF FILIPINOS IN AMERICA by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, The following interviews are part of Cecilia Brainard's Filipinos #CopingWithCovid series. These were done last May 25, 2020. Since then, the United States has had a surge of Covid cases with 3.48 million confirmed cases, and 138,000 deaths (as of July 15,2020). Copyright 2020 by Cecilia M. Brainard MARIANO … [Read more...] about Interviews of Filipino Americans #CopingWithCovid
National Geographic Features Brainard’s Growing Up Filipino Books
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) is proud that National Geographic has featured its two publications: GROWING UP FILIPINO: STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS & GROWING UP FILIPINO: MORE STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS in its Summer Reading List. Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Branard, Growing Up Filipino 1 and 2 collect stories about the saga of what it means to be young and Filipino. Both books and … [Read more...] about National Geographic Features Brainard’s Growing Up Filipino Books
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Barbara Ann Jacala, San Diego, CA, USA
The following is part of my series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Responding to my interview questions, Barbara Ann Velasco Jacala describes life for her in San Diego, USA, during the time of coronavirus. She and her husband Jack have been quarantining with their youngest daughter and her family. This was written on May 24, 2020. Update. as of July 10, 2020, the coronavirus cases and deaths … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Barbara Ann Jacala, San Diego, CA, USA
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Brian Ascalon Roley, Ohio USA
The following is part of my series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Responding to my interview questions, Brian Ascalon Roley describes life in Ohio, USA, during the time of coronavirus. This was written on May 24, 2020. Update July 10, 2020 by Brian Roley: "Since I first answered these questions, the lockdown ended, but now there’s been a surge in my county and masks are required again. Not … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Brian Ascalon Roley, Ohio USA
Travel Challenge — Vietnam
My own Travel challenge - to post a favorite travel photo daily, to send out something beautiful to this world. This was taken in Vietnam. Tags: #travel #Travelpictures #Vietnam #Asia #photographs #photos … [Read more...] about Travel Challenge — Vietnam
Travel Challenge — Long Neck Karen, Inle Lake Burma
My own Travel challenge - to post a favorite travel photo daily, to send out something beautiful to this world. (I don't know how PC this picture is, but the Long Neck Karen women did not mind being the attraction in a shop in Inle Lake, Burma.) Tags: #travel #photos #burma #myamar #longneckkaren #karen #photographs … [Read more...] about Travel Challenge — Long Neck Karen, Inle Lake Burma
Travel Challenge — Burma Photograph
My own Travel challenge - to post a favorite travel photo daily, to send out something beautiful to this world. I took this photo in Burma. I should add that this photo was used in an ad by a nonprofit: Tags: #travel #Burma #Myanmar #flowermarket #photographs #photos … [Read more...] about Travel Challenge — Burma Photograph
Travel Challenge: Paris Mont Saint Michel
My own Travel challenge - to post a favorite travel photo daily, to send out something beautiful to this world. It looks like it'll be a while before I can visit Paris again, especially given the Eu banned US travelers due to America's unchecked coronavirus situation. Tags: travel, Paris, Mont Saint Michel, #travelban #Covid19 … [Read more...] about Travel Challenge: Paris Mont Saint Michel
Old Photographs Tony Cuenco of Cebu, Philippines
Cuenco Famiy: I am sharing what I believe are early pictures of my cousin TONY CUENCO who recently passed away. The picture of three, shows my grandmother Filomena Alesna Cuenco with Tony (the older boy) and another grandson. The group picture features my grandfather and grandmother, Senator Mariano Cuenco and his wife Filomena with their family. Standing l-r: Carmen Cuenco, Milagros Veloso … [Read more...] about Old Photographs Tony Cuenco of Cebu, Philippines