Old and Memorable Photos from My Album

While Cleaning out my closet the other day, I found the following old photos of my younger years. 

Pleasant Memories, Indeed! 

The above is our Bublegram Photo with a Lighted Base ( Me and Macrine (RIP). Macrine and I had been married for over 63 years, Macrine joined her Creator on August 10, 2020.  

 

My First Winter in the US- December, 1959 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania

The David B Katague Family with My Mother-in-law ( RIP-Elena Nieva Jambalos), Chicago, Illinois, 1963.  From Left to Right: Me, Dodie, Dinah, Macrine with David E ( both RIP) and Elena Nieva Jambalos(RIP).

The David B Katague Clan- Kansas City Missouri, 1966.  From Left to Right Dinah, me, David E III, Macrine with Ditas in her lap and Dodie.  

University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action, (UPSCA). Liberal Arts Chapter with Fr, John Delaney, S.J. (RIP). 1954

The University of the Philippines Students Catholic Action- Central Council, 1953  

Meanwhile Here are the Suggested Ideal Times to Eat: 

Lastly, In September 1948, one of the most intriguing Marian apparitions in the Philippines took place at the Carmelite Monastery in Lipa. A young novice, Sister Teresita Castillo, claimed she was praying in the convent garden when a radiant lady appeared, floating on a cloud. This mysterious figure, dressed in white and holding a golden rosary, introduced herself as the "Lady Mediatrix of All Grace."

Over the course of fifteen apparitions, a shower of rose petals allegedly fell, with images of Jesus, Mary, and other biblical scenes miraculously appearing on them. The apparition stirred intense devotion and widespread attention.

However, in the 1950s, Sister Teresing faced immense criticism and left the convent. An initial investigation dismissed the apparition as “non-supernatural,” but a twist came decades later. A bishop reportedly confessed on his deathbed that he was pressured to sign a dismissal of the apparition. In light of this, the case was reopened in 1991, leaving the phenomenon and its true nature an ongoing mystery.

Have a Blessed Sunday, Every One. Be Kind to One Another!

   

Some Famous Bromances in the US Presidency and History

Just recently, I took photos of Batman and Robin playing with each other. It reminded me of the word Bromance. Both Batman and Robin are male-neutered cats, so loving each other is an example of a cat bromance. Here are several photos I took.

So what is Bromance?: A bromance is a very close and non-sexual relationship between two or more men. It is an exceptionally tight, affectional, homosocial male bonding relationship exceeding that of usual friendship, and is distinguished from normal friendship by a particularly high level of emotional intimacy.

   Meanwhile here's and example of a bromance that is famous and shaped political history in the US. 

The president and his vice president were two of the closest in recent memory. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

It is hard to find a more famous bromance than the one between former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Biden.

After competing for the Democratic nomination in 2008, Obama chose Biden to join him on the ticket as his vice president.

From runs and walks around the White House to laughing over sharing meals and playing golf, the two were constantly seen together over their eight years in office. They even made friendship bracelets for each other to wear.

Before leaving office, Obama delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Biden's son, Beau. He also presented Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a surprise ceremony.

When the Bidens' planned to sell their house in order to help their son's family during his illness, Obama offered to cover the mortgage and give Biden the money.

Former first lady Michelle Obama once said that her husband and Biden "really love one another."

After leaving office, Obama said he "gained a brother" in Biden. "I don't like him, I love him," Biden said of Obama.

Her are references of other political bromances, in arts and in entertainment world.  

https://www.businessinsider.com/political-bromances-us-history-2018-7

https://time.com/3768202/best-bromances/

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-greatest-bromances-art-history

Another bromance is between Abraham Lincoln and Josha Speed, that change the course of American history.  In 1837 Lincoln moved to Springfield to practise law and met Joshua Speed. They shared a bed for four years. “No two men were ever more intimate,” is how Speed summarised their relationship. Just how intimate is a touchy subject among scholars.

https://theconversation.com/did-abraham-lincolns-bromance-alter-th.-course-of-american-history-68031

Food for Thought: Will Trump and Putin be another famous bromance in history?

 Or Trump and Elon Musk?  I doubt it! They will just used each other when both are benefited for Power and Money.  I predict that Trump and Musk bromance will end before the end of 2025, when the economy will turn for the worst and Musk loses money because of Trump's tariff on imported goods from China and other countries and other policies.