School days were a time filled with curiosity and exploration, as we tried things to see what would happen, influenced by our peers. Sometimes these influences were harmless, and other times not so much. I recall one cool trick that fascinated us: using a magnifying glass or mirror to burn through paper. The mirror was […]
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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In 1989, Hurricane Hugo devastated the island of Nevis, as well as other islands in the Caribbean and cities on the east coast of the United States. This Category 5 hurricane was one of the most severe hurricanes ever recorded at the time and remains so to this day. I was a teenager at the
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As a wide-eyed freshman in college, I was eager to do exceptionally well. It was my goal to graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA and hopefully be the valedictorian. Unfortunately, my very first class was an 8 am English class, a time slot that very few wanted, which is why it was on the list of
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In the spirit of fun, friendship, and adventure, my wife and a few of her friends planned a girlfriend’s trip which would take them to a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. This made me a little nervous at first because cellphone service would be sketchy there. I eventually got over my apprehension,
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Years ago, my family decided to tackle a jigsaw puzzle for our family night activity. Our children weren’t thrilled with the idea, but they joined in anyway. There are many approaches that one can take to complete a jigsaw puzzle. However, our approach was to tackle the obvious and easiest parts first, such as identifying