"Do not ever contact me again"

I was so tickled when my daughter invited me to be one of her first friends on Facebook. Initially, I looked at Facebook as a way to know who my children’s friends are, and to understand more what their generation is talking about and experiencing. However, over the last few weeks I have started to […]

Releasing the flu

Last Wednesday, I felt an itching in my throat that signalled the beginning of the flu. Interestingly, I had taken my children to the doctor days before. On leaving his office, he cautioned me to be careful, to take care of myself, as it could be my turn next. That seed sown, within a few […]

"I Know"

Months ago I viewed the movie “The Secret” with great expectation as I had heard so much about it. I awaited the revelation of this thing that had been hidden for millennia and that would magically change my life. When it was finally revealed, my response was: “That’s it? I already know that”. Indeed, I […]

None but ourselves can free our mind

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our mind” Marcus Garve August 1 is celebrated in Jamaica as Emancipation Day. I found myself musing this morning on the words of Bob Marley’s Emancipation Song. I have always loved this song, and in particular, these two lines, which quotes the great Marcus Mosiah […]

More on "Niceness"

One of the interesting things I note is how much we let other people, particularly “not nice” people, control our lives. Sometimes people behave in ways that offend you. But whose problem is this offending? Certainly not the person who is “not nice” – for long after the “offense”, they have gone on with their […]

Niceness

I have a dear friend who is very opinionated, direct, brusque, dogmatic even. He does not mince words. He says exactly what’s on his mind. He is tough with his statements and with his questions. He does not care what people think or say about him. In the past few days, two people have complained […]

Territory

I went to the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay last Saturday. The event was very well-attended, as it has become quite a “buzz” on the Jamaican social calendar. “Everybody who was anybody” was there! There are no seats, just open space, so it has become quite the norm for those attending […]

There are no limits

As the end of the year rolls around and we face the beginning of another year, we turn our minds to setting resolutions for the New Year. As I reflect on the year just gone by and on what I achieved, a few things occur to me. In January I wrote down a number of […]

There is nothing to argue about

I recently met a most delightful couple who have been married for 17 years. The husband mentioned that they had never had an argument during their marriage. Of course, the group of which I was a part, looked at him incredulously – we didn’t believe him – “Huh! Wonder what your wife would say”. So, […]

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