Tag Archives: jamaica

Red and green – harmony and cheer?

It’s election time in Jamaica. Everyone I spoke to just after the announcement was irritated that the politicians had chosen to announce elections at Christmastime – as was I. Elections in Jamaica are traditionally tense with activities such as avoiding wearing certain colours, being excessively careful not to mention any political affiliations (or lack of) and staying [...]

It’s the Eve of Christmas Eve!

I haven’t written in forever. I haven’t done much of anything in forever except the bare minimum necessary to stay sane. I get up in the mornings, work almost all day until about 4ish when I cuddle on the recliner with the cats until about 10ish when I attempt to go to bed. It hasn’t [...]