Let me begin with an observation on the latter. Developmental pediatricians in the Philippines are a rare breed. Or that's what I noticed. From society and organization websites, to forums, to word-of-mouth, to my own experience, they seem to be outnumbered by people who need their expertise. A parent of a child with developmental delays has to wait weeks or months to see one developmental pediatrician. Only thirty are listed on the Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Twenty-five in one Filipino autism blog, and that is not purely DevPeds. A child psychologist, child psychiatrist, and pediatric neurologist are mixed in the list, although they certainly are a big help too. At my son's speech therapy and psychology center I hear the same account from other parents - securing a time slot with a DevPed is hard. They are all fully booked throughout what could turn into a year. You may be lucky if someone withdraws but that rarely happens. I'm playing
Wonderful shots. We also do burn them and I like their fragrance.
ReplyDeleteYes, incense is big part of several cultures this side of our continent.
ReplyDeletea lovely take on your culture,
ReplyDeletebeautiful i words matching the image.
well done.
So pretty and Interesting!
ReplyDeletePlease come and see my ABC Wednesday post, thanks!
I always associate incense with the Catholic church - and marijuana consumption!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
They both smoke :) Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteIncense always reminds me of churches or 'new age' type shops!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great contribution to I-day! I love incense having grown up with it in church and now using Indian incense in my home daily.
ReplyDeleteHelenMac ABC Wednesday Team
I like incense - since my teen years. When we visit the New England Peace Pagoda, I always bring a stick or two to burn. Can't wait until the snow is all gone and we can climb the road up to the pagoda and sit by the pond and visit with the frogs. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to The Pagan Sphinx. I'm so glad you came! I will follow you as well.
Peace
@HelenMac, I'm glad I joined finally. I have always wanted to do ABC Wednesday since I began blogging. For some reason I never got around to it until now. I think I will enjoy this meme very much.
ReplyDelete@Pagan Sphinx, climb the road to the pagoda, sit by the pond and visit with the frogs - how charming! Great art blog you have going. Thanks for dropping by.