Bajan History and “Her Story”
When I talk to middle- age and older Bajans, I find that they are more appreciative about value of life than valuables in life! I love to hear them talk about[…]
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My observations as a new Bajan
Bajans and Customer Service
I was at a hardware store with narrow aisles a few weeks ago. A man walked up behind me and said “You getting through”! I thought he wanted to[…]
Read moreBajans Celebrate 50 Years!
Barbados just finished celebrating her 50th year of Independence! It was a fantastic 3 day celebration, actually it has been an entire year of celebrating! Some of the major events[…]
Read moreBajans on Bicycles
Thirty-four years ago I was surprised to learn that my wife Sandra did not know how to ride a bike. I think I have gained a better understanding of why[…]
Read moreBajans and Personal Space
While at the neighborhood grocery store, I accidentally bumped into a man. I immediately said, “Oops, excuse me, sorry!” He replied “No worries.” I thought to myself, I just made[…]
Read moreBajans Love a Good Funeral
Bajans love to gather to talk, laugh, debate, pray and to lime! I read that even during tropical storm Matthew some of the bars and rum shops stayed open[…]
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