I love living in the tropics but I have never been a fan of the summer. In my opinion the months of June through August are the worst with oppressive temperatures and steamy, sticky, humid, days. The dog days of summer refer to the hottest days of the summer when the heat is intense that…
Category: Health and well being
Celebrating Life and Another Journey around the Sun
Birthdays are especially important for children. Between the ages of 3 and 10, kids look forward to their special day as it is often associated with gifts, cake, candles and having a party with friends. When I was little, my parents always planned a lovely birthday party with special attention to every detail. I remember…
Breasts: My mastectomy story and overcoming loss
The female form had long been defined by curves and shapely silhouettes. Young girls have long had to deal with the plight of being either “flat-chested” or overly endowed with “ample bosoms”. Fortunate are those who have the perfect pair of breasts. Our breast size really is written in our DNA code and we have…
My Journey through Breast Cancer treatments : A year in review Pt 1
One year ago I publicly shared my breast cancer diagnosis. I decided to do this as I was documenting my personal experience in the biggest fight of my life. I had no prior knowledge of cancer as I am the first in my family and this generation to have this diagnosis. When I look back…
Living my best life one day at a time
There are events and situations which occur in your life that can forever change the trajectory of your life and story. Here is one of mine. Three months ago, I took a trip to visit my family in the USA. I had not seen them for over a year with the Covid-19 lockdown. On a…
10 Amazing Facts About Tamarind
For the love of tamarind I recently had a pleasant childhood flashback when I saw a basket of tamarind in my local supermarket and I was immediately taken back to my childhood in Guyana. Tamarind is not a fruit which I see very often here in Haiti. Although it is definitely known and there are…