(A 50 WORD FLASH FICTION) He exuded desire and she likewise responded. He gave her a good time. She was in love and was soon with a child. But he was giving her the run-around. Misinterpreting love, she knew she was now alone. But everyone knew it would come to this.
A home invasion on what started as a routine day for my husband and me at our Caribbean home remains an indelible transformational experience that imparted life lessons, perspective and gratitude. It was laundry day. Unloading the washing machine, I was aghast as I stared at two masked intruders quickly descending the stairs hurrying towards…
Traditional Caribbean food with its amazing powerhouse health-giving properties has been given the credence it deserves via research findings. Its fresh ingredients, preparation, style, cooking methods and unique taste, reflect its cultural heritage and national identity. The adage “you are what you eat’ and the food we don’t eat impact health, ranging from mood, energy…
‘I do what I want to do’ was the caption of actress Halle Berry’s Instagram post, as she posed naked, strategically utilising the vines on her Malibu home balcony. Sipping wine, she said this was her guilty treat and was her mood of the moment that sunny Saturday. Go girl, I say, you look good….
Photo: August de Richellieu/Pexels Our cultural/family heritage is our identity and encompasses the many facets of our life. Mothers, the classic matriarchs and consummate guardians provide the family with its social, emotional and moral stability foundation. In addition, ensuring the younger generations know and appreciate their family history, along with fathers and other family members….
Whether from the Silent or Baby Boomer Generation, we have witnessed first-hand, the technological revolution that has radically changed the characteristics of our existence. How we go about the basic business of our daily life and the increasingly automated technology which has permeated our lives and requires us to re-evaluate our knowledge, a necessity for…
Defined by her African and Caribbean ancestry, the 50+ black woman is resilient and diverse. A reluctant heroine, she nonetheless exhibits and has undergone the journey of our favourite protagonists of fiction, fairy tales, and films, for their bravery, strength, perseverance, endurance and sacrifices as their journey unfolds, filled with challenges, meeting their misfortunes head-on….
In a youth obsessed society, it would seem the young have it all. But is your 20s-40s really the best time of your life? Hell no! Because personally at 50+ I am full of life; have aspirations; I love myself, not in a narcissistic sense I might add; am happy; confident; contented; glad to leave…
Despite the fact the choice is ours to wear what we damn well like and feel comfortable with, unfortunately society judges on appearance and our clothes become a focus with instant social implications. Fashion is readily at our disposal, but is a Hobson’s choice of either choosing to follow its rule book or not. Its…
The momentous decision to immigrate to Tobago was one of those moments that comes to us all, when we take stock regarding the next step in life. We decided why wait until we are 60 to retire and what better place than the Caribbean our heritage homeland, albeit we were both born in the UK….