Books have been my dear friend as far as I can remember. More than a companion, they’ve come to my rescue my entire life. As a child, they gave me access to new worlds and new vocabulary. In primary school, never the social butterfly, I preferred to stay in and …
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” ~Juliet, Romeo and Juliet I’m not sure I agree with Shakespeare. A mentor long ago taught me that the names and labels we bestow on our children act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. …
I thought I knew what depression was. I had witnessed it up close and personal, seen the havoc it caused in loved ones’ lives. But I was wrong. I had no idea. It wasn’t until I was in its merciless, deathly grip that I truly understood. Close Calls I’ve had …
When last have you read Dr. Seuss’s book “Green Eggs and Ham”? Walk down memory lane with me. The story begins with Sam, the ever-patient, long-suffering friend, offering his pal some food: “Do you like green eggs and ham?” he asks. Our picky eater flat out refuses: “I do not …
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His screams could be heard down the block. Mothers, babies, and grannies gathered to witness the murder in progress. If you don’t live in Belize, you should know that Belizeans run from one thing and one thing only. Rain. But you can guarantee an audience if your house is on …