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Counting Our Island Blessings
We will not lie. At times, life on these rocks can be a bit challenging, causing us to reflect, perhaps wistfully, on the ease with which some things could be accomplished if only we lived elsewhere. We sigh and resign ourselves to the fact that we are on a remote...
An Insider’s Guide to Jamaican Time
I went into panic mode. How could I have been so careless? I should have known better! I was already in overdrive as I dashed out of the house and jumped into my car. With a groan, I realized that I needed to stop for gas. That was going to take a good 120 seconds...
Life On These Jamaican Roads
Back in the folly of my youth (anytime prior to August 23, 2004), I swore vehemently that I would NEVER EVER get a driver's license, as I did not want to be a part of the madness on the asphalt that masqueraded as licensed drivers here in Jamaica. I literally had a...