“like a sturdy tree that’s seen

  a thousand seasons

  have to shed my leaves in winter

  to grow them back in spring

   to welcome life again

   to welcome you…”

                           – OPM (Original Filipino Music)

                             written by Willie Cruz

                             performed by Basil Valdez

    Photo by Myra Lambino, winter at Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino Mountains, California (snow two hours’ drive from L.A.)