Expat Eye: My Philippine Journey

June 10, 2021

The Green Lane

By David Haldane June 10, 2021 The relief felt tangible. “Quarantine for vaccinated foreigners eased,” the Business World headline screamed. “The government on Thursday approved […]

June 2, 2021

Sitting in the Dark

By David Haldane June 2, 2021 There was something soothing about the dimness. Excited, we sat in eager anticipation of the experience to come; one […]

May 27, 2021

Broken Glass

By David Haldane May 27, 2021 The video felt like a punch in the gut. In it, dozens of young men accost diners at a […]

May 20, 2021

Joining the Resistance

By David Haldane May 20, 2021 The moment of truth came about 15 minutes in. There he was, standing in the frozen food section of […]

May 13, 2021

Escaping from a Test Tube

By David Haldane May 13, 2021 My wife works in a space suit. She also dons rubber gloves, face mask, face shield, and tight-fitting […]

May 6, 2021

Forgetting Who You Are

By David Haldane May 6, 2021 The scene made me cry. In it, Anthony Hopkins—who recently won an academy award for his performance in “The […]

April 29, 2021

Banning the F–Word

By David Haldane April 29, 2021 I curse too much. I know it and my wife knows it. Even my 10-year-old son knows it. “Daddy,” […]

April 22, 2021

Horrible Deaths

By David Haldane April 22, 2021 I didn’t know them well in high school. At best, we had a nodding acquaintance. It wasn’t until years […]

April 15, 2021

Permanent Damage

By David Haldane April 15, 2021 This morning we finally had the talk. I’m sure you’re familiar with it or, if you’re a parent, probably […]

April 8, 2021

Crossing Borders

By David Haldane April 8, 2021 One of the happiest days of my life was the one in which my Filipino fiancé arrived in America. […]

April 1, 2021

More Asian Angst

By David Haldane April 1, 2021 America’s latest obsession has hit me where I live. Yesterday my Filipino wife came home to report that a […]

March 25, 2021

Asian Angst

By David Haldane March 25, 2021 The words hit me like a punch in the jaw. “White supremacy and hate are haunting Asian Americans,” the […]