A friend of mine posted a quote on social media and it stated something about “knowing your value”. It made me stop to think about the number of times I lowered my rate to suit my client's needs. It wasn’t a good feeling and eventually my enthusiasm for my work suffered because I didn’t apply [...]
I'm sure you've been in this position before...You give instructions about how you'd like something done and the person you're instructing doesn't listen because they simply want to do it their way. I've been given many reasons why this happens: "My way is quicker," "I've done this before." "I think it looks better that way," [...]
Being a mentor for the University of Westminster has brought me great joy. I've seen my mentees progress and shine. Some started confident about their paths and others were shaky but I'm proud to say that they have all excelled, graduated and have stayed on track. Some are furthering their studies and others have found jobs [...]
I love coffee! Strong black coffee, no sugar. But I also anticipate what it looks like when it's served. This week's serving comes from Harbor Club, Saint Lucia... Um, the apple crumble is on the side!
Playing around with my mobile phone recently I produced this image with one click. There was something unique about it that I keep going back to it...I don't know why. It could be because it reminds me of my dark room days at university. Although I embrace technology, there's a pleasure about dark room photography [...]
It took over 30 years to see my maths teacher again! While filming in Saint Lucia recently I was elated to see one of my first maths teachers Hilary Beausoleil. I had to stop the set to reminisce briefly and it took only one smile! As our class celebrates its 40th anniversary of leaving school this July, [...]
As part of reading month celebrations, Dr. Anderson Reynolds will be conducting a book signing this Saturday 11 May from 10AM to 3PM at 758 Books, Gablewoods Mall, Sunny Acres, Castries. All three of the author’s books will be on sale, including the recently released third edition of The Struggle for Survival: an historical, political and [...]
In Washington, DC. I attended the Colour of Music Festival Orchestral & Chamber debut which featured the students of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The concert was held to honor the school’s co-founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz. Of course, I had to look at the extent that Duke Ellington mentioned the Caribbean as he [...]
If you're in Washington, DC, you're missing out if you don't join the Colour of Music Festival and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts as they showcase the Colour of Music Virtuosi (all-female) Chamber Orchestra, which highlights the contributions of black female composers and presented in honor of Ellington's Co-Founder, Peggy Cooper Cafritz. Other [...]
Here's another 40 year celebration. I've celebrated three so far...Maybe I should choose the number 40 in the lottery this week! Can you remember where you were 40 years ago? I was in Saint Lucia, and in fact, I was actually at the Independence ceremony. Do you recognise any of the places and people featured [...]
