Christmas is a joyous time full of festive celebrations and traditions. It is synonymous with connecting with family and friends when altruism is at its peak. Compared to the past, Christmas has evolved and the importance of its Christian origin, celebrating the birth of Jesus, has weakened. With consumerism now at its core, it emphasises…
Criticised for its authoritarian parenting style and use of corporal punishment, Caribbean parenting nonetheless has constructive aspects. This deep-seated cultural practice sets clear boundaries, fostering independence within limits and instilling respect, discipline, guidance, accountability and obedience. Some of the practices mentioned in this post relate to the parenting style of the Silent Generation, the parents…
British-born women who decide to live or retire in the Caribbean are not, in the true sense, conventional ex-pats. The Caribbean, after all, is part of their heritage, hence, they do not follow the standard categories of trailblazers, career women (though some are), adventure seekers or corporate spouses. Still, though every ex-pat’s journey is unique,…
Our diverse lives become our story and we are the hero protagonists. During this epic journey we gain life lessons, personal growth, memories and anecdotes and become resilient. Stories being what they are affect the teller and listener, appealing to our senses and emotions, impacting and connecting us. Telling our story can be powerful and…
New alternative best friends can come in different guises, providing the same invaluable, trust, support, help and can stand the test of time. Personal examples are: Web browsers, the modern-day Oracle software for accessing an innumerable amount of information. I love the way it answers my questions instantly. Is there anything it doesn’t know? Alexia…
Myths are ancient stories explaining certain cultures’ early history and origins. They have deep symbolic meanings derived from cultural traditions or legends. Some myths feature supernatural creatures and beings, as in the Greek myths or fixed, false beliefs or ideas of a particular type of person. This latter aspect is the subject of this post,…
International Women’s Day, 8th March, celebrates the remarkable achievements of women globally. Furthermore, it is an opportunity to commemorate audacious, awe inspiring, black women past and present. The event’s purple, green and white colours symbolise justice, hope and peace. In addition, its 2024 theme, ‘ Inspire Inclusion, ‘ aims to encourage and respect women from…
Referred to as the ‘golden years’, retirement is another of life’s major transitions. Yet, its connotation varies among individuals. For some, the amount of freedom can be overwhelming; some believe its negative stereotypes as an end rather than a new exciting beginning, while others view it positively. For those 50+ black women who live throughout…
Photo by Eva Bronzini on Pexels.com Happy New Year, 50+ Black Women. I haven’t posted for December due to visiting our kids and grandkids for the festive season and what fun that was. But at the start of the new year, it was a time to reflect and decide on a word of the year…
The Windrush Generation’s appalling experiences of hostility, lack of inclusion, affinity, and acceptance ultimately led to being acknowledged 70 years later for their legacy of contributions to Britain. The generation was named after the ship HMT Empire Windrush, which brought them to Britain during the Caribbean migration. It docked at Tilbury Docks in Essex on…