Some Families Very Large

Some Families Very Large - Jose Dalisay

09.27.07


Ah, another tale of the family. The story tells of a father's little escapade in the Christmas season, taking advantage of the generosity of people. He has his son tag along, and he visits various people, claiming to be some sort of long-lost relative or something. He is moderately successful, but on the last visit to a grieving widow, his luck apparently runs out. The widow discovers his ploy, but she plays along.

Fascinating. But it raises the question as to why people are generous only in the Christmas season. I mean, what? Anyway.


The father's a clever man. If only everyone were that clever, and if only everyone were not that much of a liar, then the world could be a better place. By the way, I think he owns a barong.