Obstacles

Hang In There

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

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Be A Thermostat

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

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Let Go Of The Load

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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