Being a handyman has never been my forte. However, some household tasks require learning how to handle them to avoid unnecessary expense and inconvenience. One of those tasks is unclogging pipes when the water doesn’t flow out of the sinks the way it should. Over time, soap scum, hair, and residue build up and inhibit […]
During my early childhood years, my sister and I had some interesting sibling encounters. But when it comes to averting danger, one experience stands out. As the older brother, I was often held responsible when things went wrong and ‘encouraged’ to be the example for the younger ones to follow. Well, one day, my parents
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One of my treasured childhood memories is my time in the Cadet Corps. This was an elementary form of the military that emphasized discipline, civic pride, and toughness. Despite the various weekly exercises we engaged in, such as physical training, combat exercises, and ceremonial and precision drills, the common objective was to instill in us
Living in a tropical climate differs significantly from living in a temperate climate. The most obvious is the temperature and its fluctuations. I often chuckle at the weather reports in Nevis, for example, where today has a high of 80 degrees and a low of 76, while Washington, D.C., is fluctuating with a high of
Losing something you value is annoying and disappointing. But having such an item stolen from you is far worse. Several years ago, I suffered an unfortunate combination of both scenarios that has stuck with me to this day. My wife and I took a trip to a beautiful island to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary.
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Playing the piano is one of my favorite hobbies and has been for many years. Yet, I often found myself failing to make the progress I desired. That is, until I got a teacher who helped me discover bad habits that were limiting my progress. One of my mistakes was starting a new piece of
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Some people were blessed with good eyesight, often called 20/20 vision – a nod to the accepted measure for normal eyesight. Others, like myself, were not as fortunate, leading to corrective lenses or surgical procedures. My daughter also appears to have inherited her eyesight from me, needing to wear glasses from an early age. Her
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One of the most challenging aspects of moving from a tropical Caribbean island to an area with a temperate climate is adjusting to winter weather. As a college freshman, I struggled with the extra layers of clothing, including coats, sweaters, boots, hats, scarves, and gloves, which often got lost or forgotten somewhere. The additional clothing
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Growing up on a Caribbean island has its share of privileges and pleasures, such as great weather all year round, beautiful beaches, a tranquil environment, and a pollutant-free atmosphere. But one of the not-so-pleasant experiences is the threat of being chased by a dog. I had this unfortunate encounter twice in the past year while
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A few days ago, I was driving with my son in the front passenger seat. This wasn’t unusual. But what was different was that we were away from home, navigating streets that he was not familiar with. Furthermore, we were driving on the right side of the street, whereas at home, we would drive on
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