Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. Sinéad was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U released in 1990, which reached number one and brought her worldwide fame. Her voice was unique. RIP. https://youtu.be/0-EF60neguk
What a way to start my day! An outdoor shower followed by this bird trying to share my crumbs. Courtesy of Ti Kaye Resort, Saint Lucia.
Have you ever felt this way? I know I have. Several times. Days like these, we must remind ourselves what our strong points are and use them to get us through.
This performance was recorded at the 2017 Colour of Music Festival debut of its all-female virtuosi chamber orchestra. Memminger Auditorium, Charleston SC. This excerpt is of OBLIVION by Astor Piazzolla of Argentina. Violin soloist and Conductor, Anyango Yarbo-Davenport. Enjoy everyone! https://youtu.be/ohasWjnnq_8
Check out my podcast Metaphorically Speaking. In this episode, I'm in conversation with emotional therapist, Alison Knowles, creator of 'Ollie and his Superpowers', a book that helps both children and adults understand and control their emotions. She explains what the metaphor, 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree," means to her. Website: www.ollieandhisuperpowers.com Show [...]
International Women's Month mentions to two of my favourite people: Ms Sigrid Nama, partner of the late Nobel Laureate, Sir Derek Walcott, (left) and Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, Saint Lucia's Governor General Emerita. Seen here at the opening of Sir Derek's Library in the Sir Arthur Lewis (Saint Lucia's first Nobel Laureate) Community College [...]
Hello everyone! We're in the latter part of 2023. How time flies! I've been reviewing the resolutions I made in January, and I'm proud to say I've done mostly everything I said I wanted to do...Even though there were just a few of them. I'm still battling with my weight. I admit to eating lots [...]
I recently paid my respects to Saint Lucia's High Commission to the UK, His Excellency, Mr Anthony B Severin in London. We had so much to talk about including the excellence of Saint Lucia's Nobel Laureates Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott. More on this collaboration coming soon!
Ever seen a restaurant and just the way it looks makes you want to go? Here's one I saw in Kensington, London. I'm off to take a look at the menu!
How proud I am of these wonderful musicians who are part of the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra. Anyango Yarbo-Davenport performed beautifully together with Michael Jorgensen, violin and Brandon Brown, guest conductor Held in Sacramento, CA, the Festival wowed the audience in many sold out venues. Before he addressed the audience at the finale, I [...]
