Words & Paints

LIFE. Everything including nothing is like a dream. It could be pleasant, strange, relaxing or terrible. Sometimes you can control it,...

Short biographies of Sigmund Freud & Carl Jung plus a presentation of the Psychoanalytic Criticism Theory

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer who became one of the most important individuals in the shift between the Classical and...

A short biography of Fyodor Dostoyevsky & presentation of his novel "The Brothers Karamazov"

DYING. That was the thought in mind when blood came flowing from my head down to my face. PANIC. The next thought when somebody was...

A short biography of Carmen Guerrero Nakpil & presentation of her essay, "The Filipino Woman: Cory and Leonor, Gabriela and Imelda" Essay...

…and to this soul I have fallen in love with death. (taong sawa na sa buhay nya) The blood that runs through her runs through me. (sister...

A short biography of Ninotchka Rosca & presentation of her short story, "Generations" Short Story text: Abad, G. (1988). The likhaan...

1. Why do vampires bite only on the neck? –Imagine Dracula biting you on the forehead or worst…your armpit! 2. Why do some people still...

A short biography of Grace R. Monte de Ramos & her poem, "Brave Woman" Poetry text: Abad, G. (1988). The likhaan anthology of Philippine...

Adults asleep, children awake is a response to some ideas that have been lingering around about the fitting together of public or history...

A short biography of Marra PL. Lanot & presentation of her poem, "Wife" Poetry text: Abad, G. (1988). The likhaan anthology of Philippine...

Dear Present and Future, I am, I confess, somewhat at a loss to account for the disappointments done to me. It is scarcely conceivable...

A short biography of Kerima Polotan & presentation of her short story, "The Fence"

This is the 1st oil painting on 20"x20" canvas I've ever made. It's inspired by the beautiful feline friends which have always been dear...

Character and Plot Analysis of Jose Garcia Villa's "The Fence" The title “The Fence” in its literal meaning seems plain. It could...

Before a guy leaves the house, he finally checks his image on the mirror. Satisfied that he looks human or at most presentable, he then...

Random, funny, fast-paced, and at times…pointless, that was my life in the city. I wanted to find meaning about something. After...

The house was empty. That should make someone like me happy because an empty house equals peace. That is, if the keys were with me. Darn...

The only thing shared to any experience you make is your own presence. Think about it; there is not a single event in your life that is...