In the late 1980's I worked as a flight attendant for a major airline during the start of the AIDS epidemic. In that pre-FMLA era, our company was indifferent to anyone suffering from a chronic disease so employees were asked to donate vacation time in order for sick people to take the time off they…
In the short period between November 1963 and June 1968, four major political figures including the president of the United States were assassinated at the same time an estimated 700 uprisings took place in every major and many minor cities around the nation. When Dr. King was killed I remember my parents being distraught yet…
If you're planning to stay in this weekend to work by perhaps beginning your Spring Cleaning, or play - I am always up for a board game or Bid Whist - then this one pot dish may be for you and yours. Packed with the antioxidants of your choice, once the vegetables are chopped the…
Please don't fret - 94% of people worldwide who have contracted the COVID-19 Coronavirus have recovered. Which is not to say we should not be vigilant about washing our hands and covering our mouths when we cough or sneeze - those edicts have never been in question. The other point that has never been in…
Tonight I read that "springing forward" to daylight savings time leads to an increase of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and workplace injuries during the days after. I'm certainly feeling a bit out of it and I live in a state where we thankfully do not change to daylight savings time. All I know is…
Poaching is a lovely method for preparing fish because it leaves the flesh so light, moist and pliable yet not a bit oily. Even notoriously dry after cooking varieties such as swordfish, salmon and tuna will be rejuvenated after an avocado oil bath. Avocado Oil Poached Fish 2 large pieces Wild Caught Ahi Tuna or…
I stopped drinking sodas at about age 16, the year was either 1981 or 1982. I'm not sure why I decided to stop, perhaps it stemmed from discomfort after imbibing or a general sense the fizzy stuff was doing damage to my person. Like a lot of people in the 1970's, my parents had decided…
Happy Women's History Month! The 2020 Women's History Month theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors "the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others." I know how hectic life is but I urge you take…
I grew up dining upon rice at least one a week, perhaps more, so it is with great displeasure I have ceased consumption due to alarming high levels of arsenic. If you follow me you know I'm a quinoa queen but am also open to trying new grains. East African teff, which I had previously…
The first time I went to Ghana in 1992 I recall a cousin of my father's colleague saying when he attended college in the United States it had been a culture shock for him. However, when he first visited Jamaica, well, that felt like home. The gentleman is Akan, Ashanti to be precise. In the…
