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Bernie V. Lopez (pen name eastwind) is firstly an adventurer, having backbacked across Europe and North Africa about 18,000 kms. for 3 long years, from which he draws experiential wisdom for his writings. He was escaping New York, which he called “a spiritual desert”, looking for himself by drifting. He walked 80 kms in 7 days on a pilgrimage from Lisbon to Fatima, asking the Lord what to do with himself. He learned the answer after 20 years - to be writer. He has a blogsite with inspirational focus. He was also (retired) an independent TV docu producer, and a professor of development communications. His writings for Daily Tribune focus on geopolitics and spiritual inspiration.
Before the US evacuated Subic due to the imminent eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in June 1991, it already ‘secretly’ housed underwater missile silos and nuclear…
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
After our second song, five dirty gypsy girls came out of nowhere, dancing impromptu, tumbling expertly, attracting a growing crowd.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 3 min read
No amount of safety precautions can ensure total safety in any complex setting, whether ICBM or otherwise.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 3 min read
No one knew how the statue got there. There were vague stories, more legend than fact. It was simply there since time immemorial.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 3 min read
He never joined the varsity teams in high school or college; he simply played and played with friends.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
It would have been nice to see our DNA samples, supreme evidence of our being ancient cousins of sorts.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
Israel started the war and ended up losing; the US sent the B-52 but destroyed nothing.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
Slowly, the rosary evolved into not just repetition, but reflection.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
Philosophers say the soul can transcend time and space and become ‘cosmic,’ meaning it can go anywhere instantly just at the thought of it.
Bernie V. Lopez · · 2 min read
Iran destroyed the myth of the invincibility of Israel’s three-layer air defense system. Its successful missile-drone blitzkrieg made Tel Aviv and Haifa look…
Bernie V. Lopez · · 3 min read
