The first man I idolized
Growing up, the man who inspired me the most was Ernie Baron, a man known as “Ka Ernie” (Ka for Kapatid. Kapatid meaning brother/sister (depending on the gender of the subject) it generally means sibling in Filipino)
He was also known as “The Walking Encyclopedia”
I listened to him since I was 5 years old until my puberty. The one word he taught me the most is “Knowledge is Power” which was also the title of his educational radio program back when he was alive.
Some people mocked him, but I’m sure he was an idol of many more.
Today marks the 15th year since he died. And I want to honor him for being a big part of my childhood and thank him for all the knowledge and inspiration he shared to me.
Rest in peace, Ka Ernie!
Jessica / Jessie
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13 Comments
Simon
Glad to know about such inspiring personalities, Rest in peace Ka Ernie💐
Jessica E. Larsen
Thanks Simon ❤️ He was a big influence for my love of books and natural medicines 😁
Jim Borden
what a wonderful role mode to have!
Jessica E. Larsen
Thanks Jim! I did mention before that I got no idol, but I guess I did have 😂
Jim Borden
apparently 🙂
Lightness Traveling
Good choice. American kids need more constructive idols.
“Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est.” [For knowledge itself is power.]
— Francis Bacon
Jessica E. Larsen
Haha 😄 Yes, kids need more knowledge so that they won’t feel lost when they decide to explore the world outside their parents’ home.
And thank you, I’ve had fun reading about Francis Bacon 🥰
Tippy Gnu
He sounds to me like an interesting man.
Jessica E. Larsen
He was. 😁 Knowledge is power and so I hit the library every day. Hopefully, I lived up to the expectation. 😂
The V Pub
A beautiful tribute to an early influence. May he rest in peace.
Jessica E. Larsen
Thanks Rob <3 I got my love for books and herbal medicines thanks to him :)
Dracul Van Helsing
Rest in peace, Ka Ernie.
Jessica E. Larsen
🥰