Expat grandparents cherish visits from their grandkids, bonding through love and laughter. Though they become accustomed to missing birthdays, school events, babysitting, visits, and affection, these visits create lasting memories. During a recent visit from our one-year-old and two-year-old grandkids, we ensured the house met their needs by installing stair gates, removed reachable, colourful and…
Heroines, by definition, are women who are mentally strong, courageous and resilient. Their qualities and traits make them admirable and inspiring, which epitomise Black women. Although “heroines” is an archaic word and “heroes” is the preferred term in modern times, “heroines” will be used for consistency. The protagonists in comics, fairy tales, fantasy novels and…
Colonialism is viewed as a relic of the past, relegated to history books and a taboo topic, despite its repercussions today. The Caribbean region is a prime example of colonialism, but here the focus is on Tobago. As a resident, born in England of Caribbean parentage and living on the island for several years, I…
Hey, Baby Boomers, we are fast approaching the big 7 0. Don’t ask me how, because it was only the other day, we were 50. I’m choosing to approach it by playing more, not taking life too seriously, but embracing it with humour, style and a sassy attitude. No longer considered ‘hot’ in the physically…
This revelatory questionnaire is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, beneficial to all age groups seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The questions are very thought-provoking, requiring deep thought to answer objectively, which is key to gaining greater self-awareness. If you can answer 80% of them without undue deliberation, you are quite…
A legacy is not merely about the assets and possessions left in a will; it is varied and can have different meanings for different individuals. In the main, it relates to your life, encapsulating your values, virtues, life lessons and your journey. Two apt legacy quotes are: “It’s what we do, not what we have,…
Sisters, are you game to undertake a ten-day sugar-free detox with me? It can involve good, bad, and ugly moments, but together, we can do this, reclaim our self-care and avoid Type 2 Diabetes. The action plan for the challenge is: Preparation: The Good is going cold turkey regarding sugar intake and healthy food choices,…
Do you have a happy place that brings you joy, relaxation and peace? A happy place can be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. It is a refuge of self-care that instantly produces stress relief. It allows one to think clearly and feel calm and relaxed. It could be meditation, a walk in nature, music, art,…
Today, etiquette is looser and less obsessive. As a consequence, social courtesy has declined in ever-changing social norms. It begs the question: Are social media, texting, technology and liberalism causing a change in politeness? Or is being bombarded with news, communication and a fast-paced life engendering apathy to basic civilities? Common courtesy and respect seem…
The timeless power of love songs to communicate emotions. We all have our favourite classic love songs. Unforgettable is ‘I Will Always Love You’ (Whitney Houston). ‘Endless Love’ (Lionel Ritchie & Diana Ross). ‘I’m Still in Love with You’ (Al Green). ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ (Stevie Wonder), to name a few. In some cases, expressing love…