Retiring In Paradise

Surprisingly I found that Bajans who generally don’t need much of an excuse to lime or party in years past, were not big partiers on Old Year’s Night! Perhaps it[…]

Christmas was the most exciting day of the year for children growing up in Barbados! However it was not for the stockings over the mantel, not for the beautifully decorated[…]

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[…]

  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[…]

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[…]

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[…]