Every year around this time, particularly heading into the Christmas season, I start to get SAD. Not sad. SAD. Better known as seasonal affective disorder. For years, I thought it was just me. That something was wrong with me. Of course, the time change doesn’t help. It starts to get dark earlier ...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Let me start by stating that Thanksgiving Day is not a Bahamian holiday. However, that has not stopped Bahamians from getting in on the festivities. It’s always great to give thanks. So, today, I want to give thanks for a few things – many of which we take for granted. I’m thankful for my ...
The Hardest Thing I’ve Had To Do
I’ve decided to put my 15-year-old dog, Tinkerbell to sleep. It is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life. Two years ago, her doctor told me that her bone cancer was getting worse and that, if I was lucky, she would get another year or two. He was right. The cancer has ...
Jealousy: A Wasted & Dangerous Emotion
Let me let you in in on a little secret. When I was 15 I used to be so jealous of singer Brandy. Yes, Brandy! Miss Sitting Up In My Room, Brandy. Mo to the, E to the, Moesha Brandy. But, it wasn’t for the reasons you would think. I was in love with her music and enamored with her soulful, raspy ...