Michael J AlsupAfter nearly thirty years of listening to audio books while driving a territory, the written word became something that I found enjoyable to read or to listen too. The stories that were being told over the speakers spoke about different cultures, plaes, the good times and the bad. My imagination was on fire as a scene played out.I now challenge myself with every book that I write to bring out a vision that only a good story can tell.Being married to a Filipina woman, I only knew about their culture from talking to her or the local Filipino organization in our area. When an opportunity came our way to travel to the Philippines for a vacation, I was all for it.Meeting folks half way around the world, I felt as though I knew them my whole life. I saw firsthand how proud the Filipinos are. They worked relentless amounts of hours on their jobs so they can provide for their families. Using my camera, I was able to capture many different aspects of their lives. Returning home, I reviewed my images. I saw a story come to life. For that, I am truly grateful to see and to be part of another culture on our planet. Read More Read Less