Comments on: Misplaced Affection

By: Raoul

Raoul — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:07:28 +0000

In reply to Larry.

Thoughtful response Mr Tweed.

Yes, there will always be opposing opinions in almost any subject. Instead of determining who is right or wrong, perhaps an acceptance that God is in control and He loves us so much that He allows us to be where we are because that is what is best for us. Paul’s attitude of contentment sums it all up.

TGIF! Thanks for your invaluable feedback.

By: Lois

Lois — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:02:49 +0000

I just finished reading TGIF. I was so happy to learn about your United States beginnings. I thought you did a wonderful job explaining it all. I particularly like that you talked about your grandson celebrating “Promotion Day.” when my husband was a middle school teacher, they called it eighth grade graduation, which he hated. He said it deemphasized the importance of high school. Could you explain the Dennis Miller joke to me. Incidentally, I was a big Dennis Miller fan. Once when I was attending the U.S. Open tennis matches, I saw him in the crowd and called out his first name. He turned around, obviously looking for someone he knew and I just waved. The Ronald Reagan quote made me wonder, if you believe this, why do you support a man who doesn’t want any immigrants the United States except white South Africans? I shared the bald eagle joke with my son-in-law who is a former wildlife biologist. I didn’t understand the captains log joke, but I’m sure it was meant for a certain group. All in all, I love this week’s edition, which helped me to know you better.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:01:19 +0000

Roaul,

Thanks for the original artwork, but the first image is skewed for some reason. It was last Friday as well. Not sure if it’s on my end or in general.

Just thought I’d let you know.

Tom

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Interesting past narrative. Good jokes and good drawings too.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:59:35 +0000

Thank you, Raoul, for sharing your arrival journey to the USA. God has truly been good to you.

Blessings to you, brother, and thank you for reminding us to recognize and appreciate the many ways He provides and leads us. Your story is both encouraging and inspiring.

Have a wonderful weekend!

In Christ,
Lee

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:58:07 +0000

Different countries look upon America differently.

In Europe, America is often viewed as a Bully. Wielding Military might and talking about freedom and democracy, but not acting Civil and Rational.

The reparations after WW1, in many ways it brought about the extreme nationalism of Nazi Germany.

You are from the Philippines. You lived under Ferdinand Marcos. I don’t know what it was like.

For older Filipinos, the memories of the Japanese era are quite painful.

I know much more about Northeast Asia. America was appreciated in many ways, but also resented for not respecting the values and cultures of other nations.

America, the world’s top cop.

My experience teaching ESL was so important and valuable.

Growing up, I did not feel I fit into American culture. I am also from the Midwest.

I was taught to call people, Sir, Madam, Mr. Mrs.

You may know that Koreans rarely us a person’s name.

Instead, they use terms. Brother, Sister, Uncle, etc.

To this day I don’t use or like the words, “Guy, Dude, Hey Man.

I am very happy and proud that you came to America and prospered.

Raising children. Working so hard. We met years ago and look at us now.

Around the world, many countries didn’t like the Christianity taught to them by Americans.

They used to say that when guns and weapons were delivered, they were accompanied by Bibles.

This has been a long email, but when I read it, it triggered so many emotions and thoughts.

We should sit down someday and talk about all of this.

TGIF Mr. Pascual