The 21st century Conquistadors are Virtual
(Originally written January 24, 2013) There’s no mystery anymore, not really. Everything’s out there somewhere, hidden in a motherboard, waiting to be cracked open, engineered, coded, set loose. The armies aren’t riding horses now they’re wired into cyberspace. Ownership, capture, domain the trophies of this new world aren’t land or gold but data and imagination. […]
No kings. Unite with intention.
The chess game called U.S. Politics. Let us break it down because everything here is strategy. The strategy is cruelly simple: use the pawns as foot soldiers. Pawns are expendable; they move into the line of fire so the bishops, the rooks, and the queen can be protected while the King remains distant, untouched, impervious. That […]
The Sorrowful Mystery, In My Silence
The Rosary mysteries have been on my mind. I mentioned the Sorrowful Mystery in a recent private post, and it has stayed with me. For Catholics, the Rosary has long been taught as devotion, obligation, and daily invocation a practice meant to shape faith. I suppose I am what one might call a lapsed or […]
Aging with Grace and Courage: Embracing the Journey to Your Best Self
Therefore, aging need not be a source of fear. It can be a source of wonder and awe. We have the opportunity to gain wisdom, connect with others, and make a difference in the world. We can face life with bravery and an openness to all it has to offer.
Why I Decided to Close My Shopify Ecommerce Fashion Clothing Store: A Reflection on Challenges and Lessons Learned
As a clothes and fashion enthusiast, I was always searching for the next big opportunity to maximize my chances for success. So, I decided to set up a Shopify eCommerce store for fashion clothing. I thought it would be easy – after all, I had an eye for clothing and found some wholesale distributors to […]
Elevating Eyewear: How I Turned My Necessity into a Fashion Statement
As I age, I’ve come to realize that wearing prescription eyewear is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity. However, contact lenses were never a practical solution for me. One of my eyes is nearsighted and the other farsighted, and the thought of juggling contacts — especially with my daily makeup routine — raised […]
The Mighty Sparrow: “Education” A Hymn of Wisdom from the Calypso King to the World
Even in the twilight of his years, Dr. Slinger Francisco, affectionately known as The Mighty Sparrow, continues to prove why he reigns as the Calypso King of the World. With his legendary anthem “Education,” Sparrow transforms a timeless message into a hymn of hope, empowerment, and enlightenment. Education as a Hymn of the People In […]
Visit Tobago ?? No Man’s Island Meet Ras Isan The Natural One
Experience the vibrant culture and hospitality of Tobago through the eyes of a local tour guide. Discover the local crafts, homemade drinks and delicious seafood at No Man’s Island. Meet Sherwan Rose, also known as Ras Isan The Natural One, a local entrepreneur, entertainer, and YouTube personality who proudly represents Trinidad and Tobago. Learn about […]
Google Doodle Pays Homage to the Steelpan — Trinidad and Tobago’s National Instrument
A Global Tribute to a Caribbean Treasure Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago — an innovation that has resonated across the world as a symbol of creativity, resilience, and Caribbean pride. The Doodle is especially significant because on July 26, 1951, the Trinidad All-Steel Pan Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) […]
Saving Mama Ducks: A Lesson in Compassion and Community
A Mother’s Cry for Help Early one morning in Olney, Maryland, a distressed mama duck caught the attention of a kind resident near the CVS on Olney Sandy Spring Road. Her frantic quacking wasn’t just ordinary noise it was a call for help. Her eight tiny ducklings had accidentally fallen into a storm drain, leaving […]