Those Two-Legged Strays
Let's take a minute to chat about Caribbean men, shall we? No, not the ones you'd consider dating; I'm talking about the ones that happen to you (yes, happen to you). Those would be the random encounters with what I call "two-legged strays". Yes, I said, "strays"....
Picking My Feminist Battles
Grocery list in hand, ready to bang out some errands, I stride from the parking lot and am close to making it into the store when I hear a West Indian man's voice behind me, calling out almost chant-like, "David princess, David princess, David princess..." I pause in...
The Rules of Engagement…Does it Matter?
About a decade ago, I crossed paths with a gentleman called Dr. Dolvinsky. He was undeniably screwed up. He was bi-polar, had middle-child syndrome, chronic diabetes, a 50-something German wife, a 20-something Swedish girlfriend, and a fairly heroic cocaine problem....
6 Guys Who’ll Try to Sex You in the Virgin Islands
(Depending on your level of sobriety and how recently you've been laid, they might very well succeed.) Seeing as that I've had a weakness for men since toddlerhood, I've managed to do my share of dating since moving to the VI in 2009. There's been some high highs and...
The Bodyguard
From an early age, I've been a freak magnet. It's genetic. My Father is a freak magnet too. Leave either one of us alone in a public place for more than a few minutes and some nut job will appear as if by magic and latch onto us. If you encounter a straight forward...
Mayberry, BVI
Written by: Melissa B I often compare life on the island to living in a stereotypical small town where everybody knows everyone, everything, and every misstep. If you've never experienced what it's like to live somewhere like Mayberry, allow me give you a...
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