No storms in Eden Guys, these days I've been thinking about the sun's heat a lot. And it might be because the AC in our car was down this past week which made driving through the sweltering heat for the school run on afternoons near unbearable. Most days I'd drive with the windows down, hoping to catch a bit of breeze but I'd be drowning instead in the humidity. I mean, it would be so hot, you'd literally see the heat waves rising from the streets. And you'd think it would…
Happy Eid or Eid Mubarak to everyone and in particular the Islamic community. Best wishes on your holy day.
Today I got the best news, guys. I got a sponsorship renewal from @Talecharm! Thank you so much, my dear! It means so much to have you support my work and encouraging me to keep going. I am very motivated by you and your kind words and supportive deeds here. This means a whole lot and it definitely made my day! Have a great day!
The Importance of Being Responsible Guys, it's important for us to be responsible, as individuals, as communities, as a society, particularly because very often when we are irresponsible, our actions can have direct and dire consequences, not only for those of us committing the act but also for an entire community of people who we may never have interacted with in our lives. Sometimes, in fact, our irresponsible actions can have direct consequences for generations after we…
Always Aim For Your Full Potential My friends, have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you needed to fold yourself in to fit into a space? By that I mean, have you ever been subjected, for example, to peer pressure where, to fit in with friends or relatives or colleagues, you needed to pretend to be different or even less than you were? And if you have found yourself in a situation like that, what did you do? Personally, when I was younger, I became a skilled…
Speaking the Language of your Audience Code switching is the practice of moving between two languages or between two or more varieties of the same language. A word of appreciation for my generous sponsors. Guys, these are some really good content creators who I appreciate so much for supporting my journey here. Please visit their content if you can and show them some love. In the Caribbean, code switching is part of our culture. In many of our countries, we represent an…
Taking the Inward Out Approach When approaching relationships, (friendships, intimate partnerships, business or other professional relationships) do you think first about the things that the other party can or should do for you or do you try to understand what that person wants and needs to determine whether you can provide those things? Are you always examining *your* cup to determine whether it's filled or not or do you think about whether you're filling the other party's…
What do you love most about your culture? It's Fri-yay, guys, time to have some fun! Today, I'd like us to just step back for a bit and reflect on our respective countries, communities, and cultures, and the things we love most about them. Please join me, it's gonna be a blast. These are my sponsors and they are the most amazing people that I've had the pleasure to interact with on this platform. I truly appreciate them. There are many things that I love about my country. I…
You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To Good Morning everybody. I hope you're having a great day or that you had a great day or that you're about to have a great day wherever you are in the world. It's just about 8:00 AM in my part of the world, the sun has come out, the birds are singing. You should be here, it's awesome! I do not have a crystal ball, and I don't need to. I am proclaiming that the day ahead is gonna be *awesome*. I intend to smile a lot, hug my kids a lot,…
Mother's Day: A Time for Reflection & Resolution Hello friends from around the world! I hope you're having a great day! It's just about 8AM where I'm at. It's a bit cool and cloudy, and we're expecting some showers, but hey, I love the rain, so I'm projecting it's gonna be a fantabulous day. I intend to smile a lot, hug my kids a lot, tell my husband I love him a lot... that's the frequency I'm tapping into, guys- all love over here. Today, I'd like to invite you to take…
Measuring our Conversations This morning as I sat with my sons in our family consultation and prayer before starting the day, I spoke to them of the importance of **tasting their words before sharing them**. Words, once spoken, cannot be recalled, and the implications for cruel words are severe. If there is anything that I have learned during my short time on this Earth, it is to **be mindful of the things that you say, and mindful of the people that you say those things…
Stay Motivated, Keep Going In life there are many ups and downs. Some people liken it to a series of hills and valleys. If you do, think of it like this. When you're at the top of one hill, things can seem heady and exciting, and you can feel invigorated, cheering the world. When you're are at the bottom of the hill though, the climb to get to the top of the next hill can seem daunting. Your legs can begin to hurt before you take the first step. You can turn your backs to…
616 Followers Later on Publish0x Today, my friends, as I am at a bit of a crossroads and trying to determine the best and most feasible way forward, I'd like to share a bit of my content creation journey with you. This is a look at my journey on Publish0x. Side Note I am extremely grateful to the administrators of the Publish0x platform for the experience. At Publish0x, my love and interest for blogging was revived. I had an active and vibrant community of followers who…
At What Age Should A Child be Exposed to Financial Management? Financial management is one of those ever important life skills that in some parts of the world, few education administrators incorporate in their curriculum for children, much to the disadvantage of the youth in their society. If parents are not skilled enough, do not have the know how, and cannot access resources to teach this to their children, a sad cycle can form. Of course in some societies, you'd see…
A word of thanks to my special sponsor, @foryoubtc09 for renewing my sponsorship for another month. Yay! This encouragement means so very much to me. I hope that I can continue to provide content that is worthy of your brand and support. Also, guys, if you haven't visited his page yet, you should check it out. @foryoubtc09 provides great content. I have learned a lot reading his articles about geography and also about culture. I have found the photography amazing, his tone…
Saharan Dust and Allergies Whew, my friends, today's gonna be a tough one. In my country, we are sometimes exposed to Saharan Dust and I have terrible allergies, so my rhinitis is growing crazy. Rhinitis is an allergic medical condition where, if you're exposed to dust, you'd be sneezing a lot, sniffling a lot, your eyes may water, and your nose will definitely itch. And so, I'm sniffling and sneezing over everything- not the best look at a time when every other person's…
LUNAtics & The Blood Moon Tonight and tomorrow, a total lunar eclipse will be viewed across North and South America, and in parts of Europe and Africa. A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, occurs when the moon lines up between the sun and the Earth, causing the moon to be completely immersed in the shadow of the Earth's umbra and appear red. And isn't it interesting that this lunar eclipse would occur now, mere days after the spectacular collapse of Terra's UST…
A few of my favorite things Did you ever get a chance to look at **A Sound of Music** when you were growing up? This movie was a huge classic back in the day, but I think its era is probably long past and there have been many classics since. I still love looking at A Sound of Music though. It's just one of those calming films that I could look at on evenings when I'm feeling like chilling with a bowl of popcorn and watching reruns from years gone by. As the title would…
No Sacrifice Have you ever noticed that **time is sometimes like cotton candy- you only really get the taste of it after it has melted, but by then it's all gone**? Yesterday I wrote a post about My Favorite Things and that made me extremely nostalgic, listening to the song. **Do you remember things from a particular period in your life based on the music you might have listened to or heard during that time?** I do. I can't explain it, but when I hear music from an era,…
Is longform writing modern day hieroglyphics? Dear Reader, Are you a fan of longform writing? I am. I love it. I'd curl up to Ken Follett's books any day. In fact, when George RR Martin eventually publishes the Winds of Winter, you can bet I'd be at the front of the line with my order. I like longform books when they are well written because the writer is skillful enough to draw me into his or her story. As a reader, I like to feel like I am part of the plot or at least like…
Listening to the wind as it blows Sookdeo was an elderly man, the oldest man in his village. He has seen the sun rise on many mornings, he has seen it set. Once tall and strong, Sookdeo is now stooped, his shoulders slightly rounded as though carrying the weight of his age. His gait is no longer bouncy, it's slow and measured. His skin is leathery, his face a map of wrinkles. In his old age, Sookdeo spends most evenings sitting quietly in the shade of a tree in his yard, his…
Billboard Displays of Parental Affection My friends, earlier today, on the way to a football game with my eldest son, my eyes fell on a 50 by 20 ft billboard on which was plastered the face of a young lady, the daughter of a public figure in our country, celebrating her academic accomplishments. The billboard, positioned alongside one of our nation's six highways, was highly visible, and the message on it indisputable: her parents were proud of her achievements. This, of…
A special thanks to @Mictorrani who has today renewed his sponsorship with me. I truly appreciate this support, which has continued consistently since I joined Read Cash. This unwavering support for my work as a blogger means a lot. As a reader, I continue to be guided by @Mictorrani's posts, so guys, please check it out if you can. His content is always of a very high quality and very instructive. Today, for example, there was a really informative post about healthy diets…
Giving your very best at all times It's time for national football tryouts in my country. Coaches and scouts are assessing the performance of young footballers and making selections for our national teams, both junior and senior. Over the past few weeks, players were invited to tryouts held at different locations across the country where they trained and played games under the watchful eye of the coaches who would later announce their selection. This weekend, my eldest son…
Snapshots of Childhood & Learning to Appreciate the Simple Things My friends, would you please join me for a walk down memory lane? There's a bit I'd like to share, and here's why. Since I've been on this platform, I've been given a window into so many lives and so many perspectives and I've read so much from so many people that it has really been a wake up call for me. It's almost like these stories that I've read further reinforced a life lesson that I'm currently in the…
Strange superstitions in the Caribbean Recently I read a series of posts across this platform speaking of different beliefs and superstitions and characters of lore from different cultures. These posts were all entertaining and eye-opening. And so, dear reader, if you have previously shared posts speaking to your culture or beliefs, please drop the links below. Today, I'd also like to share a few of the superstitions from the Caribbean, in particular my country, Trinidad and…
Folklore characters from the Caribbean Yesterday, dear reader, I shared with you a few of the superstitions from my country and invited you to share some of yours as well. A special thanks to those of you who responded. And I think that one thing rang true as together we laughed at our idiosyncrasies, and that is that though we live in different parts of the world, underneath it all, we share many similarities. Today, I'd also like to share a bit about some of the characters…
A Little Legwork & A Day at the Beach Good day, my friends. I hope today is a pleasant one for you. As I begin today's story, I'd first like to send a bit of positive energy your way. I hope you can accomplish all that you set out to do in the day ahead. So, friends, I've got a question. Do you hike? And if you do and you'd have to choose, which will you prefer: a day hiking or a day at the beach? Recently, my family had the opportunity to experience both in one day and I…
Teaching socialization skills to children This past week, my son came home with a disturbing story. A little boy in his class had gotten into a fight with one of his classmates, and as words turned to fisticuffs, the little boy searched for a weapon. The closest thing he could find was a sharpened pencil. And because I don't want to share much gory stuff on this page because I do not know your triggers as my readers, I'll simply say that the other little boy had a bleeding…
The Best Vacations My friends, if you had to choose your best vacation, what would it be? Personally, I'd choose a weekend on a nearby beach with my family. For me, because we live on an island and beaches are close by, the idea of a weekend on the beach is cost effective and you can have as many people join in the fun as you'd like. Over the years, I've had the good fortune to travel and enjoy moments abroad, and while I have enjoyed those moments immensely, I'd still…
Today is an amazing day, my friends. I've been blessed to find a new sponsor, one with whom I have enjoyed an amazing rapport ever since I joined Read Cash, none other than the inquisitive philomath himself, @Aimure. I am so excited! Thank you, Aimure, for your generosity! This means so, so, so, so much to me! I look forward to our continued engagement here, your wit, sense of humor and practicality, and beyond this, if ever you should come to my country, what can I say? Hit…
Children are not a fad Children are a blessing. They are beautiful, they are precocious, they make us laugh, they warm our hearts. Children are also a huge responsibility. We are never completely *prepared* for children until they enter our lives, however I believe that it is important to understand that we should have a certain amount of maturity and level of preparedness before deciding to have children. Children are not a fad. **We shouldn't just** ***choose*** **to make…
Be careful who you trust My friends, betrayals are perhaps one of the deepest and most painful cuts a human can endure. Betrayals hurt because it usually unveils the people closest to us, those who have held seats of honor in our inner circle. In life, we have all encountered betrayal of some sort. Even the Bible speaks of betrayal when Jesus Christ confronts his disciple, Judas Iscariot who later betrays his confidence for 30 pieces of silver.…
A Moment for Gratitude My friends, I'm posting a bit late today because I struggled this morning with a bout of asthma. As I've mentioned before on this platform, I struggle from time to time with allergies. Usually though it's just sneezing, watery and itchy eyes and headaches. On the rare occasion, my allergic attacks are severe and I cannot breathe. Today was one of those days, and so I spent much of the day heavily medicated and literally trying to catch a breath. I'm…
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