It’s Carnival!

Carnival 2010 is over. But that’s ok, planning for Carnival 2011 has begun To those who have never experienced it, words can never do it justice. It is an energy. A cultural phenomenon. A feeling and passion. My 16 mth old has only to hear the music to start jumping and dancing… that one will play mas’. (What’s the saying? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…..) I missed...

Monday’s Muse – Moko Jumbies

When I was a child, I was exposed to a myriad of traditional local characters that were part of the culture of Carnival here. Born of circumstances where slaves mocked their “owners” and yet deeply associated with the idea of religion vs spiritual temptation, the masks and disguises of these characters could range from comical to downright frightening. Some though, were simply mysterious. As if they hid...

My Crush

Your Assignment Should You Choose to Accept Welcome to another post inspired by Mama Kat’s writer’s workshop. I got such wonderful feedback on my last post ER, that I’ve decided to keep this up. (Hear that Mama Kat – you have inspired me.) Okay then. My topic of choice: “About my crush”. ***** So it was the early 90’s in the days of newly found freedom, and lots of...