Ash EstremaduraJerry Gracio’s Bagay TayoAlthough I am not familiar with Jerry B. Grácio or any of his other works, “Bagay Tayo” lets me know everything I need to know about his…2 min read·Apr 26, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraAnalysis — Bob Ong and RJ LedesmaRJ Ledesma’s “I do or I die” was written in a very RJ Ledesma way. Although I am not personally acquainted with him, the short piece…4 min read·Apr 25, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraCNF Writing Exercise: Exercise on Rhetorical TechniquesThere is a distinct smell to cold air. It stings your nose, and it brings a word to mind: clean. I encounter it in many different places…1 min read·Apr 21, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraCNF Writing Exercise: Spirit of the Childhood Past.I couldn’t sleep without the steady consistent pats they use to put babies to sleep. I was so frustrated, I lifted my own hand high up in…1 min read·Apr 8, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraCNF Online Journal 2: “Wilfredo Pascual’s Animalia”The story had a simple enough beginning. I had thought it would be a nostalgic piece about a Filipino family from a time long past…2 min read·Mar 25, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraCNF Online Journal 1: “My Name.”Beauty beyond what’s humanly possible. Victory in every pursuit. Luck beyond your wildest dreams. These are things unachievable with just…3 min read·Mar 16, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraOnline Journal 7: Analysis of the Short Story ‘Eye Candy’I myself am not a cougar. I’m neither old enough nor rich enough to be one. Neither am I a boytoy, nor an accomplished woman married for…5 min read·Feb 24, 2021----
Ash EstremaduraOnline Journal 4: Analysis of Acosta’s ‘Walang Kalabaw sa Cubao’ ang Santos’ ‘The God We Worship…Human nature is both elusive and obvious. As something all people share, it provides a certain context and understanding that helps us…5 min read·Nov 27, 2020----
Ash EstremaduraOnline Journal 3: Analysis of Amado Hernandez’ PoemRaw, unbridled, unadulterated rage. A sense of loathing, and the desire for vengeance. From the very first encounter with the poem, it…4 min read·Oct 27, 2020----
Ash EstremaduraOnline Journal 2: Analysis of Carlos Piocos’ PoemA letter in the form of an elegy, a requiem, seemingly written by one who will soon add to the list of names of those who are dead or…3 min read·Oct 15, 2020----