We look damned good for 45. The Bahamas has come a long way since our days as a British colony. I remember listening to my grandmother years ago as she shared stories of life in The Bahamas under British rule. She showed me an old British passport, shared old letters between her and my ...
You Win Some, You Lose Some
I didn’t win the Bahamian Icon Award last night. That honour went to my friend and fellow journalist, Jerome Sawyer, who not only looked great, but gave a terrific speech. You know what’s crazy? I don’t see it as a loss. I went into this process with the intention of enjoying the experience, ...
If I Lose: It’s Going Down
I used to be an award show junkie. Every year, I would tune in to the Red Carpet Pre-Show on E! to watch the late, great Joan Rivers ask the stars who they were wearing. It was always fun to watch Joan struggle to keep a straight face as she witnessed the wardrobe monstrosities sashaying down the ...
I saaaaid I’m just looking!
When I was 11, my godmother took me to Miami for our annual back-to-school shopping trip. Her daughter and I were the same age, so I often tagged along to keep her company and in the process, benefitted from free school supplies. During our escapades, we ended up inside a somewhat musty clothing ...
That’s What Friends Are For
I don’t have a lot of friends. Fortunately for me, I like it that way. I much prefer quality over quantity. I’m not a high maintenance friend, but I like knowing that my friends are there for me if I’m going through tough times in my life. I also want them by my side when I’m celebrating the ...