My December Dread: Grieving during Christmas Time
Sitting in my living room now is a little pine tree called Eve, so named by me because she’s an evergreen – the type of tree that is symbolic of a North American Christmas. At Eve’s base are a handful...
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Men in Tights: Weird Looks and Running Fashion
OK, I admit it. I love running in tights/leggings. Short, long, I love them all, but there is one problem – it doesn’t seem to be socially acceptable in my native Trinidad. How do I know this? Well...
View ArticleCarnival Resolutions: Which Ones Do You Make or Break?
Making resolutions for Carnival isn’t something we consciously do – except for resolving to have a sexy body…of course. But losing weight is just one of those obvious resolutions. Looks apart, for...
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You’re the Only Unmarried Sibling: Does that Mean You Should Get Married?
What does it feel like, when all of your siblings are married, and you’re still single? It feels good – especially when I see the difference between my nephew and I having fun using Ben 10 and Batman...
View ArticleAmerica is Better than Your Country, But You Can still Borrow its Mantra
America is better than your country. As a matter of fact, it’s the greatest country in the world. True or false? Regardless of what you think, Americans’ belief in their greatness is the reason why...
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I’m a Business, Man: The Glorification of the Hustle
Somewhere during the last 15 years or so, we began redefining our view of the successful career path. High school. University. Entry-level position. Management. Retirement. They just weren’t sexy...
View ArticleSoca Artistes: The New Relationship Gurus
I eat, sleep, and breathe relationships. I’m fascinated by this thing called love – the magical moment when two hearts meet. That enchanted period of time when the sun shines brighter and the birds...
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Is Startup Weekend Trinidad and Tobago for You?
There’s been much talk about supporting entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago, but little action that creates an enabling environment for startups and small businesses. Then there’s the issue of...
View ArticleVintage Video: “Fooling Around” by Andre Corbie at Spektakula
Wha’ yuh go do, if yuh find your wife…in de act…hornin’ yuh? We found this old video of Andre Corbie giving a hilarious performance of this scenario, in his debut appearance at Calypso institution –...
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Buying Local Can Make Sense for Christmas
Buy local. Support local. Do these words stick with us? Maybe they can at Christmas time. They have to like the products.” I wouldn’t describe myself as a staunch activist for buying local – though...
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