Tag Archives: Jamaicans

FMM 5 28 2021 Never say Never

May 28, 2021 · by · in Inspirational · Leave a comment

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” ~ James Cromwell. When I was around seven years of age, I was allowed to have my first pet.  Actually, it was pets, plural.  It had taken some work to persuade my mother. It […]

FMM 6 12 2020 All the Rage

June 12, 2020 · by · in Global health and disparities, Inspirational, transcendence · 2 Comments

“Retribution haunts everyone, but catches up only the few.”~ Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach.  I admit I was naïve.  I blame Jamaica.  I had grown up as a white girl surrounded by a population whose motto is ‘Out of many, one people.’  The majority of Jamaicans are descended from the enslaved Africans who were brought to the […]

FMM 11 28 14 With a Song in your Heart

November 28, 2014 · by · in Food and health, Global health and disparities, Inspirational · 1 Comment

“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.” ~ A.A. Milne.   I had space in my day yesterday to discover the beauty of Dania Beach, and be grateful.  I could hear reggae music playing, not only in my mind (Beres singing “But I’m giving thanks”) but also from the beachside […]