Family Relations

I look at the people I am related to and realized that it is truly a blessing to have an extended family. Nothing is more special than looking at my children as they hug my great aunts and uncles. They have one great-grandfather alive but unfortunately he no longer recognizes us.

My children run and hug their great aunt and uncle. Our family may not all live in one place but that extended family love runs strong. With the loss of any family member, floods of love come via telephone or in-person extending hope and best wishes for the sad.

Our family loves a party too. They like to cook-up and bake tarts! My kids love that too. It brings a togetherness that is necessary to keep the family ties strong.

I hope that we can get a reunion soon!

Busy____****....****____Business

I'm busy in my business.
My business is busy.
Mind you your business busy-body.
Busy yourself with your business.

The above sentences are all correct. Think about how many times we use these words in so many different contexts but still in the same sentences. Here are the definitions as quoted from www.dictionary.com

BUSY
-adjective
1. actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime: busy with her work.
2. not at leisure; otherwise engaged: He couldn't see any visitors because he was busy.
3. full of or characterized by activity: a busy life.
4. (of a telephone line) in use by a party or parties and not immediately accessible.
5. officious; meddlesome; prying.
6. ornate, disparate, or clashing in design or colors; cluttered with small, unharmonious details; fussy: The rug is too busy for this room.


–verb (used with object) 7. to keep occupied; make or keep busy: In summer, he busied himself keeping the lawn in order.


BUSINESS
–noun
1. an occupation, profession, or trade: His business is poultry farming.
2. the purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit.
3. a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce, manufacturing, or a service; profit-seeking enterprise or concern.
4. volume of trade; patronage: Most of the store's business comes from local families.
5. a building or site where commercial work is carried on, as a factory, store, or office; place of work: His business is on the corner of Broadway and Elm Street.
6. that with which a person is principally and seriously concerned: Words are a writer's business.
7. something with which a person is rightfully concerned: What they are doing is none of my business.
8. affair; project: We were exasperated by the whole business.
9. an assignment or task; chore: It's your business to wash the dishes now.
10. Also called piece of business, stage business. Theater. a movement or gesture, esp. a minor one, used by an actor to give expressiveness, drama, detail, etc., to a scene or to help portray a character.
11. excrement: used as a euphemism.
–adjective
12. of, noting, or pertaining to business, its organization, or its procedures.
13. containing, suitable for, or welcoming business or commerce: New York is a good business town.
—Idioms
14. business is business, profit has precedence over personal considerations: He is reluctant to fire his friend, but business is business.
15. do one's business, (usually of an animal or child) to defecate or urinate: housebreaking a puppy to do his business outdoors.
16. get down to business, to apply oneself to serious matters; concentrate on work: They finally got down to business and signed the contract.
17. give someone the business, Informal.
a. to make difficulties for someone; treat harshly: Instead of a straight answer they give him the business with a needless run-around.
b. to scold severely; give a tongue-lashing to: The passengers will give the bus driver the business if he keeps driving so recklessly.
18. have no business, to have no right: You have no business coming into this house.
19. mean business, to propose to take action or be serious in intent; be in earnest: By the fire in his eye we knew that he meant business.
20. mind one's own business, to refrain from meddling in the affairs of others: When he inquired about the noise coming from the neighbor's apartment, he was told to mind his own business.

What have you wished for lately?

Peace?
Joy?
Love?
Children?
Riches?

Everyone is not meant to be rich - with money. Some of us have to be poor so that the rich man can feel that earthly riches make him the better person.

Poor rich man - I like the sound of that. A good rich man behaves like Oprah, TI, Ludacris etc and gives! I hope that they are not giving just because it is a tax write-off.

Any group that I am a part of has to be willing to give - time or funds towards worthy causes. I am an advocate for the poor, beaten, homeless and helpless. In other words - if you don't want to help people - then don't try tobe my friend. I'll shoo you away like a bad cat who steals out of the pot.

However, in spite of my attack on people who don't like to give - I extend bst holiday wishes and greetings to all.

One Love

ribbon

Check yourself before you wreck yourself and be wise and condomise!

HIV/AIDS - the not so new epidemic is on the rise in the Virgin Islands. The scary thing is that many people don't know their status. Do you know yours? Arrange to be tested. Even if you have to pay for the test, isn't it worth it?

I was tested earlier this year and am happy to say that I am NEGATIVE. Does this mean that I won't be tested again? You must be mad - of course I will be tested again. I encourage EVERYONE to get tested. It is better to know your status so that if you are positive, you can get the appropiate treatment.

Young men and young women - be wise and condomise! If you are not with one steady partner - stop and evaluate your lifestyle. Stay with one partner or just be abstinent.




Check yourself before you wreck yourself and be wise and condomise!

Ribbon

Life begets reciprocity!

Lord, Speak to me. Guide and take me forward to where you need me to be - not in size but in where I should as be a productive member of society who inspires others.

I wish to live a good life and to be prosperous in what I do and I extend these hopes and thoughts to all. That is what life is supposed to be about. It is a circle. My good deed may not return immediately back to me - but it will return in one form or the other. Life begets reciprocity!

We must be good to each other and must love one another. It's the only way that we can enjoy peace and exude happiness.

One Love

Police, police the police.

Do you remember the written test you passed in order to get your Driver's Licence? Do you remember the manual you studied to be able to take that test and pass it?

If you remember, then why are you not obeying the traffic laws? Can you cross over a SOLID WHITE LINE? Can you cross over a DOUBLE YELLOW LINE? How many car lengths are we supposed to drive behind each other? What is the difference between a STOP and a YIELD sign?

I am sure you remember these answers so we should all be better drivers. You may say that the police are there to police the roads. However, I say that we need to police our sevles and let the police handle these criminals who rob us by daylight.

Of course, the police do NOT carry guns on regular patrol so they also have to hide when the robberman passes by. Afterall, who REALLY wants to get shot. I don't.

I always say that if the people don't obey basic traffic laws, then of course they will write bad checks, steal and become nuisances. Spare the rod - spoil the child applies here. Let them get away with the simple crimes and for sure they will escalate into more serious crimes.

The police seem to be crying out for help - so who will help them? And I don't mean that we need to call the Crime Hotline - we NEED to show the Government of the day that it is imperative to update the laws so that the police can actual POLICE and not play pretend with our lives.

Liming Hard

RIBBON was sick. RIBBON was NOT stressed though. I'm just taking it easy as it comes. Everyone's having parties - Birthday, Kwanzaa, Baby Showers and even hard liming.

I keeping it cool this holiday - I'll try to attend all of the above - except the hard liming because I just don't do that anymore. I'm a parent. Hard liming consists of buying hard limes and squeeezing to season fish or to make 'limeade'. I'd be better off going rock climbing than the hard lime. I'd probably fall asleep standing up in the club. Wel....

Maybe I wouldn't, I can 'cut a rug' and 'boogie til the break of dawn' so I think I can lime hard.

Afterall, If I am up ay 3AM watching the Jefferson's re-runs, I obviously can lime hard.

You've just gotten your joke for the day! Laugh hard and lime hard.

My blog really helps me craft my writing skills. I love speaking with people and getting their feedback on their particular skill. I wonder what I would ask myself in an interview...

So why do you write poetry?
How do you manage with two small children?
You look like you enjoy yourself and love having fun - a law firm job - why?
How do you feel about the economic situation in the BVI, USVI and world at large?

People seem to react well with my interview questions - so I hope that I am doing a good job. I feel that it is important to showcase the talents of our people. I will always say that the biblical parable in relation to 'TALENTS' referred to our literal talents. When persons in the community are doing well - we need to highlight those accomplishments.

Why do we wait until someone dies to praise them or when they get into trouble to scold them?

I say mighty BIG UP to Shine-I, Maccabee, Church Boyz, Squad Up, CB4Lyfe as performers. Mad SHOUT OUT to the Callaloo Poets. To all the local businesses, J&D's Catering, KT Productions, Island Entertainment Production, VI Lander Films, Sweet Things, Mellow Moods and I can go on an on an on - MUCH LOVE.