"A Writer On The Sly"

By Emma Lu-Villa

Nurse by profession, writer by avocation. The first put food on the table; the latter nourished the soul. Indulge me as I read out loud some of my favorites on my blog "A Writer on the Sly." Enjoy.

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King of The Grill (Real Men Don't Use Recipes)

"A Writer On The Sly"Aug 01, 2021

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Vanity, Thy Name Is Woman

What happens when vanity gets the better of you? Find out in another cringe-worthy episode of My Awkward Life. LOL

https://emmblu.wordpress.com/2024/10/06/vanity-thy-name-is-woman/

Oct 07, 202406:12

Things That Make You Go "Hmmm..."

They say that people, in their quest to make sense of this giant puzzle called life, look for patterns even when none exists. emmblu.wordpress.com/2024/04/30/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm/

May 01, 202405:50

A Guy Named Ramco

A store employee impresses us with his customer skills, and he goes by the name of Ramco, or does he? Find out in this amusing encounter between my sister-in-law and a guy named Ramco.

emmblu.wordpress.com/2024/01/27/a-guy-named-ramco/

Jan 28, 202404:55

Music To Tame The Savage Beast

A collection of whimsical covers of the songs that put stars in my eyes, music in my heart and set my soul on fire... "If music be the food of love, play on." - Shakespeare

Aug 29, 202315:00

Eternity at the Doctor's Office

A visit to the doctor's office is anything but uneventful in my awesomely awkward life... emmblu.wordpress.com/2023/04/14/eternity-at-the-doctors-office/

Apr 14, 202313:49

The One Who (Almost) Got Away

Do you have a special someone in your past who never fails to tug at your heartstrings? Do you have somebody you consider The One Who Got Away? Life is always full of surprises, and just when you think you know all the answers, they change all the questions. Join me to find out if there's such a thing as second chances...https://emmblu.wordpress.com/2019/06/24/the-one-who-almost-got-away/

Dec 29, 202207:54

My Darlin' Penny-pincher

Are you a penny-pincher or does money burn a hole.in your pocket? Find out how money makes the world go round in the lives of a mother and her precious daughter emmblu.wordpress.com/2022/08/22/my-darlin-penny-pincher/

Aug 22, 202210:22

Forty-something-year-old Guitar Virgin (reposted from 2012)

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but hey, doesn't hurt to try. Journey with me on my road to Guitardom. Buckle your seat belt. You're in for a bumpy ride... emmblu.wordpress.com/2022/07/20/forty-something-year-old-guitar-virgin/

Jul 20, 202213:07

Never Mind

Reality clashing with expectations? Filtered photo not jibing with the face in the mirror? Sigh... Never mind...

May 25, 202200:48

Nursing Home Shenanigans

Working in a nursing home was anything but dull with the crazy and colorful characters that I encountered as a young nurse freshly arrived from the Philippines 🇵🇭 emmblu.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/nursing-home-shenanigans/

May 05, 202222:54

The Reluctant Father

A funny story about a nurse who thought that she knew all the different types of dads out there, until she met a guy who proved her wrong. emmblu.wordpress.com/2022/04/14/the-reluctant-father/

Apr 15, 202219:01

"No Veggies For Me Today. It's Wednesday."

Veggies were my scourge in childhood, and things got worse when I found out my mom's secret. Find out how I learned to make peace with my battle with the Green Giant. emmblu.wordpress.com/2022/03/11/no-veggies-for-me-today-its-wednesday/

Mar 12, 202207:06

Denizens of the Dark: Reposted from Oct 2010

Hollywood may have its plethora of vampires, eerewolves and other creepy crawly creatures, but the Philippines is not far behind with its own cast of ghoulish characters. emmblu.wordpress.com/2021/10/28/denizens-of-the-dark/

Oct 29, 202129:35

Annie and Gia, Friends

A ten-chapter story that encompasses elements of love, friendship, betrayal and redemption... Join my two heroines as they navigate the intricacies of love, life and everything in between...

Sep 12, 202102:34:34

A Very Hairy Proposition

The Philippines has been under all sorts of quarantine since the pandemic. This is a hilarious take on how it has affected me and my ways of dealing with it. emmblu.wordpress.com/2021/09/05/a-very-hairy-proposition/

Sep 06, 202109:39

My Beary Fashionista Adventures

"Just a teddy girl living in a teddy world pursuing her teddy dreams one teddy pawprint at a time..." emmblu.wordpress.com/2021/08/06/my-beary-fashionista-adventures/

Aug 06, 202115:48

King of The Grill (Real Men Don't Use Recipes)

The day when the King of The Grill almost got dethroned...

https://emmblu.wordpress.com/2021/08/01/real-men-dont-need-recipes/

Aug 01, 202110:08

Love Potion # 9

Voodoo, black magic, love potions or just good old-fashioned prayers... Find out what it takes to bewitch someone. emmblu.wordpress.com/2021/07/09/verbal-sparring/

Jul 09, 202112:49

I Told Ben Affleck "No!"

Living in LA with all its stars does come with its perks. It seems easier for the line between fantasy and reality to get a little blurred sometimes. Find out how in this episode. emmblu.wordpress.com/2016/07/10/i-told-ben-affleck-no/

Jun 15, 202103:53

Fashion Hit or Miss

Find out what happened when what I thought was a fashion hit was a dismal miss for my kids. emmblu.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/fashion-hit-or-miss/

Jun 06, 202102:45

Bowling with Bumpers

A hilarious account of the time my then 80 y.o. mom beat us all at bowling and I learned some life lessons from gutterballs and bumpers... emmblu.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/bowling-with-bumpers/

Jun 03, 202109:41

Flawless

Have you ever woken up one morning and felt fun and fearless? Do you have someone in your life who thinks you are absolutely flawless? This is a story about the time I realized how a simple shirt can have the power to make or break a day. emmblu.wordpress.com/2017/08/21/flawless/

Jun 03, 202102:48

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Jun 02, 202100:21