Body fixing, they call it or getting their bodies fixed. It is code for cosmetic surgery. Even in developing countries such as Jamaica, it seems to be the rage among women. Some say they are doing it, no matter the cost because they need a bigger butt or boobs. There are celebrities getting their “bodies … Read More
Christianity. It has been on life support for some time now. At least that is what some think. Wrote about this possibility a few years ago. Today, I am resharing that piece for discussion and conversation. Continue reading ⬇ Will Christianity Fade Into Oblivion? “It’s not just millennials leaving the church. Whether married or single, … Read More
Chase. Only dogs chase moving things, particularly cars. You are not a dog. “You have such long legs!” people would often remark to me when I was a child. The usual follow up would be, “Do you run, do track and field in school?” “No I do not and I wish you all would stop … Read More
Honesty Day is marked in some parts of the world on April 30 of each year. M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary to a governor of Maryland and author of five books, created National Honesty Day in the early 1990s after spending four years researching and writing The Book of Lies (Morrow). This book has … Read More
Disaster? I have experienced one. A few in fact. Let me share with you one that would change how I deal with pregnancy, prenatal care and parenting. 35th Anniversary Of The Chernobyl Disaster On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant catastrophe occurred. Although we were living only 100 kilometres away, in Kyiv, we only … Read More
“A womanist is a Black feminist or feminist of colour. Black American activist and author Alice Walker used the term to describe Black women who are deeply committed to the wholeness and well-being of all of humanity, male and female. According to Walker, ‘womanist’ unites women of colour with the feminist movement at ‘the intersection … Read More
“Learn fast, read the signs!” Believe I have mentioned this before but here goes again. In a previous article, I told the story that soon after arriving in Edmonton, a man said to us as we wandered lost in the subway station, “Learn fast, read the signs!” Not sure why that has stuck with me … Read More
Five, yes, here are five things that you ought to say, “No thanks,” and never repeat. Before getting into the details of those five things, let me give you the back story. Repeat Performances Every day of the week is special to me. This has been the case for about five years now. There was … Read More
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ― Oprah Winfrey Life is full of it, is it not? Challenges that is – and that other thing as well. What to do? Keep moving. Life challenges will come and they will go. As Ms Winfrey says, turn the wounds that you bear from those life challenges into wisdom. One … Read More
“Women Empowerment” is a term, a catchphrase for far too many, that we often hear. More and more it is becoming clear to this writer that it slides too easily off the lips of some without a proper full understanding of the context. What Is Women Empowerment – Really? “Empowerment is the process of increasing … Read More
