Referred to as the ‘golden years’, retirement is another of life’s major transitions. Yet, its connotation varies among individuals. For some, the amount of freedom can be overwhelming; some believe its negative stereotypes as an end rather than a new exciting beginning, while others view it positively. For those 50+ black women who live throughout…
Photo by Eva Bronzini on Pexels.com Happy New Year, 50+ Black Women. I haven’t posted for December due to visiting our kids and grandkids for the festive season and what fun that was. But at the start of the new year, it was a time to reflect and decide on a word of the year…
The Windrush Generation’s appalling experiences of hostility, lack of inclusion, affinity, and acceptance ultimately led to being acknowledged 70 years later for their legacy of contributions to Britain. The generation was named after the ship HMT Empire Windrush, which brought them to Britain during the Caribbean migration. It docked at Tilbury Docks in Essex on…
Having little interaction with dogs, I was indifferent. But owning one that became a beloved pet, I had a radical change of heart. Clarity dawned, understanding why dogs are called ‘man’s best friend.’ Living in a semi-rural area, well-meaning friends advised us to get a dog for security. I had perceived them as animals with…
(A 50 WORD FLASH FICTION) He exuded desire and she likewise responded. He gave her a good time. She was in love and was soon with a child. But he was giving her the run-around. Misinterpreting love, she knew she was now alone. But everyone knew it would come to this.
Ageing and self-esteem take a nose dive for middle age women, when menopause takes its toll on their figures. They worry about how big their asses, hips, thunder thighs, bellies and jiggling arms are. That said, 50+ black women, compared to their Caucasian counterparts, are marginally less obsessed due to their culture. Do grown men…
A home invasion on what started as a routine day for my husband and me at our Caribbean home remains an indelible transformational experience that imparted life lessons, perspective and gratitude. It was laundry day. Unloading the washing machine, I was aghast as I stared at two masked intruders quickly descending the stairs hurrying towards…
Traditional Caribbean food with its amazing powerhouse health-giving properties has been given the credence it deserves via research findings. Its fresh ingredients, preparation, style, cooking methods and unique taste, reflect its cultural heritage and national identity. The adage “you are what you eat’ and the food we don’t eat impact health, ranging from mood, energy…
‘I do what I want to do’ was the caption of actress Halle Berry’s Instagram post, as she posed naked, strategically utilising the vines on her Malibu home balcony. Sipping wine, she said this was her guilty treat and was her mood of the moment that sunny Saturday. Go girl, I say, you look good….
Photo: Optical Chemist/Pexels.com Mortality is rarely at the forefront of anyone’s mind, as death has long been universally feared and a taboo subject. I know what you are thinking, death is such a morbid topic. Morbid it may be, but this is a conversation that needs to be had between spouses or partners and an…