Jamaican Joke: Working at the Zoo
A Jamaican living in the States was down on his luck. Out of work and broke, he started going around to various companies in the city begging for a job, any job.Finally he got to the zoo. The zookeeper looked stressed out.“The monkey escaped last night”, the zoo-keeper said, “if you are willing to put […]
Jamaican Joke: The Raffle
A Jamaican moved to Barbados and bought a donkey from an old Barbadian (Bajan) farmer for$100.00.The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day, the Bajan farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I have some really bad news. “The donkey is dead!”The Jamaican said, “That’s OK, just give me my […]
Sun, Sand and the Green-Eyed Monster: What Is For You – Part 9
When I asked Omar about going to Ocho Rios, he was delighted at the offer. He was so happy, in fact, that it actually made me feel guilty about the whole Kevin situation. I couldn’t tell him that it had been someone else’s idea to invite him, and that I was completely infatuated with said […]
Through storms, that’s what friends are for – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 82
It’s been two months since John revealed his secret to me. There were many questions still running through my mind. Why did John and Lecia get marry? If he is gay and she was a lesbian how did they have a child? Why did they have a child? Was he friendly to me because he […]
Poem: Usain Bolt An Mi Marriage
Well wah never happen in a year happen in a dayMi kyaan believe mi eyesEver since Usain Bolt win di Olympics 100 metresFi mi husband start exercise Yuh tink a lickle talk mi a talk to himBout how him belly a get bigMi tired fi tell him how him a get waggatyAn start to fayva […]
Poem: For Shelley Ann Pocket Rocket Fraser Pryce
Di Pocket Rocket lock itDi Pocket Rocket sock itLondon Olympics 2012Jamaicans come fi rock it When it come to athleticsInna di big Olympics gameYuh know wi come fit tun it upFor a Jamaican wi name Wi nuff an wi boasy, get used to itCause a just so wi stayAn when it come to 100, 200& […]
Who is Usain Bolt – A Profile
Usain St. Leo Bolt, OJ, C.D., is a Jamaican sprinter and a five-time World and four-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4×100 metres relay. Born: August 21, 1986 (age 25), Sherwood Content Height: 6′ 5″ (1.96 m) Weight: 189.6 […]
Window Shopping: What Is For You – Part 8
The next Friday was my scheduled girls’ day with Bridget, since it was a day off for her school. I had decided to play hooky just this once from my classes to hang out with her. Jeremy teased me mercilessly about it, laughing that he didn’t need an excuse to skip classes, nor would he […]
Taming Celeste – Chapter 2
Celeste scanned the shuttered buildings across the street before turning the air conditioning in the Prado to a higher setting. Between the restaurant and the vehicle, the chill during the past hour had seeped into her bones. She rubbed up and down her arms and looked across at Orette, who seemed immune in a navy […]
Calabashing
Sporting summery dresses and slacks with boldly printed flowers and other designs, adults and children alike walked, strolled and smiled at each other chatting outside of the tent a little more loudly than once underneath where soft whispers were the order of the day. Sassafrassing in the grass ‘an Busy consuming all of the natural […]