More Than a Uniform

By Vicki Newman | May 2, 2012 |

I love uniforms. Those pressed creases and shiny metal pins that shine in the sunlight. The mixed scent of leather and sweat. The creak of freshly polished shoes and the…

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A Life is a Life

By Vicki Newman | April 12, 2012 |

I braved torrential rains, flooded freeways, stupid drivers and yes, flat hair with the frizzies to visit a good friend in the hospital this morning. It was a celebration. She…

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Do You See Me?

By Vicki Newman | April 2, 2012 |

It was quite a spectacle. The word was spreading … there were very large, light-skinned and blonde people who were making their way through the baranguay (neighborhood) called Pleasant Hills.…

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A Little Reminder

By Vicki Newman | March 23, 2012 |

I had myself a little reminder to slow down my driving a few months ago. Wrote the officer a poem to let him know that I learned my lesson. And…

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Take Time for the Sparrows

By Vicki Newman | March 19, 2012 |

I’ve been gone a few weeks. I’ve flown halfway across the world to meet with thousands of Filipino police officers and their wives. It was a mind-blowing trip, one that…

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Analyze This: Valentine’s Day

By Vicki Newman | February 15, 2012 |

I’ve been amused by several postings about Valentine’s Day by random Facebook friends. I’ve seen everything from “I HATE VALENTINE’S DAY! FREE PASS FOR THE HUSBAND!” to “Dude, what’s the…

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