The Cathedral of Monte Cristo (Episode 23)

Saturday Stories

January 30 Edition

The Cathedral of Monte Cristo

Episode 23

Daddy Groovy got up and went to a table with a thermos and some little jars. "I have an assignment for you, Lea," he said, getting two styro cups from a drawer. "It's very dangerous, so I'll understand if you say no. Coffee?"

"Sure, Chief."

"I knew you wouldn't let me down," he beamed, pouring hot water. "Oy, I heard our competition has been trying to pirate you. But of course, you'll stay with us, right? Sugar?"

"Yes, Chief."

"Good, good, I admire loyalty, it's even more rare than honesty," said Daddy Groovy, bringing over the cups. "Okay Lea, let's talk about vampires."

To Be Continued Next Saturday

Huggybear Diaries

March 1, 2015, Sunday

Everything that happens to us is the result of what we have thought and done. I am going out of my way to make up for karma.

The tremendous amount of goodwill from the powers of the universe fills me with gratitude. I got more that I thought I ever would.  

Thanks to You 

Tyler Collins

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My Favorite Songs From David Bowie

Wednesday Songs 

January 27

Modern Love 



Dancing In The Streets 
with Mick Jagger 



This Is Not America
with Pat Metheny



Let's Dance



Absolute Beginners

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The Cathedral of Monte Cristo (Episode 22)

Saturday Stories

January 23 Edition

The Cathedral of Monte Cristo

Episode 22

“I was talking to Amor yesterday,” said Fidelity. “You know, the Gonorrhea Goddess? She said she can get me in a club in Pasay. Trouble is, the owner is a sadist. Sounds interesting.”

“Wait a minute,” said Sharona. “I thought you have a sugar-daddy from Customs.”

“Oh you mean the Queen of Plaza Miranda?” asked Fidelity seraphically. “Turns out that he prefers boys.”
        

“Then pimp Chico!”

“Young boys, my Virgin Diva. And in case you didn’t know: Chico, or should I say, The Hold-Upper for All Seasons, is now working for the cops.”

“Honest?”

“Just the usual kind.”

“He’s a police asset?”

“More like a liability.”

To Be Continued Next Saturday

Huggybear Diaries

February 25, 2015, Wednesday

I find my voice as I blazed my own trail in a world of compromises. 

I make my voice heard above the noise in a world of conformity.

Go The Distance

Michael Bolton

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My Favorite Songs From Ambrosia and David Pack

Wednesday Songs 

January 20 Edition

I Just Can't Let Go 

with Michael McDonald and James Ingram 

The Biggest Part of Me 

Keep This Love Alive

with Tom Scott

The Key To You 

with David Benoit

That Girl Is Gone 

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The Cathedral of Monte Cristo (Episode 21)

Saturday Stories

January 16 Edition

The Cathedral of Monte Cristo

Episode 21

The public speakers in Rajah Solaiman Plaza were playing High by The Speaks. Sharona was strolling. It was nearly midnight but she still hasn’t hooked a customer yet.

Things were better in Isetann Recto Mall earlier. So what if the DOM looked like he escaped from a morgue? Money is atill money – even if she felt like a mortician. She recognized the girl who was buying a cigarette.

“Hi, Fidelity!”

“Hi!” said Fidelity, lighting a Philip.

“Girl, you’re a millionaire!” exclaimed. Sharona. “Buy me a cigarette, hoy!”

“If you only knew how penniless I am,” moaned Fidelity. “I am the Destitute Diva.”

“You break my heart you cheap cunt.” Sharona turned to the vendor. “Give me Hope, Joanna.”

To Be Continued Next Saturday

Huggybear Diaries

March 1, 2015, Sunday

I have seen for myself, since I began my quest for spiritual enlightenment, that our lives are governed by the Law of Attraction.

I make it a point to project good thoughts about my fellowmen, and lo and behold, decent people would come and touch my life.

Abraham Hicks On The Law of Attraction

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My Favorite Songs From Glenn Medeiros

Wednesday Songs 

January 13 Edition

Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone 

Love Always Finds A Reason

with Elsa Lunghini

Heart Don't Change My Mind

Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You

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The Fugitive

Saturday Stories

January 9 Edition

The Fugitive

The Cathedral of Monte Cristo

Episode 20

“I have a better idea. I’m Franco and you’re Ernesto, so we’re frank and earnest, right? I’ll level with you. I have a map of this buried treasure– ”

“BURIED TREASURE?!”

Everyone looked at them.

Franco pointed at the traffic jam outside. “You see those jeep passengers? They still haven’t heard you.”

“Oh, give me a break.”

“I’ll break your bones if you don’t pipe down,” said Franco. “Listen, I figure we’ll need at least ten thousand pesos. I only have six thousand. I need to get the treasure so I can get my family and hide forever. Did you know that Paolo is now six years old?”

“I know this guy who buys cellphones and credit cards,” said Ernesto. “I’ll give you three days to get it together.” He signaled to the waiter.

The waiter appeared.

“Another order of noodles,” said Franco.

“What are you doing?” hissed Ernesto when the waiter had gone.

“I’m still hungry!”

“You’re not even supposed to be in public!” said Ernesto. “You’re a fugitive, remember?”

“That’s why I need my strength.”

“By the way,” said Ernesto, “Where did you get the six thousand?”

Franco looked at him innocently.

“From the warden.”

To Be Continued Next Saturday

The Fugitive 

Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones

The Fugitive Kind

Marlon Brando and Anna Magnani 

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My Favorite Songs From Natalie Cole

Wednesday Songs 

January 6 Edition

Starting Over Again 

Unforgettable 

with Nat "King" Cole 

My Grown Up Christmas List

with David Foster

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The Cathedral of Monte Cristo Episode 19

Saturday Stories

January 2 Edition

The Cathedral of Monte Cristo

Episode 19

Franco and Ernesto were in a dim short-order restaurant in Arranque sharing a plate of bihon noodles. The radio was playing "The Day You Said Good Night" by Hale.

“The jailbreak is all over the news,” warned Ernesto.

“Relax,” assured Franco. “I have a gun.”

“Where –”  

“From the warden.”

“Look, you should lie low for a while,” said Ernesto. “There’s this guy I know, he can get you a job in this new adventure camp in the mouth of Mayon Volcano. Tourists flock there to go bungee-jumping into the lava. They probably need instructors.”

To Be Continued Next Saturday

The Day You Said Good Night

Hale

Huggybear Diaries

Monday, May 11, 2015

The greatest Jedi masters in the galaxy have all warned how seductive the Dark can be.

I seem to be on the edge. Throughout the day I was in the classroom while my heart and mind were somewhere else.

Empire Strikes Back 

The Battle of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader

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