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Guineps
These fruits commonly grow in South America and Caribbean countries. They are called Guineps in Jamaica, and elsewhere they are known as quenepas, Spanish lime, honeyberry etc., in different countries. Guineps are seasonal fruits. When they are in season, you can find them sold on street sides by vendors. They are very inexpensive and sold…
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Nothing Comes Easy
‘I wish this topic was easier’, ‘why do these exams have to be this difficult’, ‘why can’t all my problems just vanish away like the fairy tales’ and so on. Every one of us has complained like this at some point in our life. We all crave a smooth road with no bumps, blind turns…
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Going Back to Roots
This past year has been an eye-opener for many reasons. For one thing, it has highlighted some of the problems that globalization brings. We all speak of the economic and social concerns. This time, globalization brought forth a new health and science scare. The pandemic was exacerbated due to relaxed boundaries and free and easy…
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Time Flies
During the teens, you can’t wait to spread out your wings and have a test flight. The twenties lets you travel far and wide to explore this wonderous world and meet your match, who makes your heart flutter. The thirties bring responsibilities; you have a nest and, “the early bird gets the worm” is your…
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I Did It My Way
As a part of his vast repertoire of music, Frank Sinatra sang the song My Way. It was written by Paul Anka. I love this song of his. Though I love the song, I never really paid attention to the lyrics until the other day. Earlier I always felt the song was about a person…
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When Mom Is Away, Pups Are At Play
As I was cleaning up my folder of photos, I stumbled upon a set of photographs from a few years back. They brought back fond memories of 2 pups in my neighbourhood. They were the most mischievous pups but had the most adorable face, as is the case with all puppies. The pups were barely…
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Otaheite Apples
When I came to Jamaica two decades ago, the Otaheite apple was one of the exotic fruits that I came across. But ever since I tasted them, I have been in love with this delicious fruit. Yesterday my husband brought a dozen of these apples. Otaheite apples are soft and juicy like a plum. There…
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We Are All Strong Until We Face The Test
They say that in the face of adversity, our true self comes forward. Some of us stand up and take the lead, while some step back and follow a leader. Some of us crumble and break down, while some of us straighten our back and weather the storm. It is hard to predict with certainty…
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Keep Faith And Do Your Job
I know I am being irrational,But I can’t seem to form a rational thoughtI can see that I need to be brave,But I can’t seem to find the courageI know the problem is small,But I can’t help finding it insurmountable How do I overcome this state of mind?How can I find a way past this…
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The Bondage of Debt
Recently I read a story from an old Indian children’s magazine called Chandamama. I was so impressed by it that today I want to share it with all of you. Long time back, there was a night watchman. His job was to roam the streets of the village at night and look out for thieves.…
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It’s Not Yours Unless You Take It
The first time I heard my manager say this to me, I thought he meant to encourage me to reach for my promotion. The next time he said that to me, we were discussing my team’s poor performance. The team was performing poorly due to the willful actions of a particular member of the team.…
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