You know they're Jamaican if they...Express disgust by 'sucking' or 'kissing' their teeth....Point with their mouth...'Cut yeye' when upset with someone...Wear a 'frock', not a dress...Refer to fancy shoes as 'boot'
The Ring: Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 40In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" his "sticky" situation gets even stickers. The illegal alien family puts the pressure on him with his new girlfriend. They are dropping hints of marriage to him.
Memba some more - Remember This in JamaicaIcy mint for 1 cent and fudge was 5 cents. Stroll down Jamaica memory lane. When Air Jamaica had stewardess with looks and manners. "Teenage Dance Party" on JBC radio.
A Granny's Remorse: Granny Ghetta & MeWhen parents divorce children suffer the most, however some of the most inconspicuous casualties are the grandparents. Many times they are forced to take sides, and some are often not permitted to see the children.
New PoemsWe added 5 new poems that reflects last months: Poem for the Jamaican Olympics Team Golden Glory by Proud Jamaican Kary, Jamaican Olympic Team & Usain Bolt - A true champion by Kwame M.A McPherson, Something Magical, Back Then by Pauline Graham Binder and Usain! by Pauline Graham Binder.
Rationalization : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 39In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" he examines how to deal with a "sticky" situation. The illegal alien is caught between family and a new girlfriend in his quest for a green card. He tries to rationalize each decision.
Granny's Irish Legacy: Wills 'N' SuchIt is true what they say, the Irish tend to respect a good wake and they always remember their dearly departed. For as long as I can recall, everyday that the sun shone on earth, my Granny talked about her parents.
Ms. Dulcie: Mrs. Bhoodrasingh’s Troublesome Pickney Dem....Greetins mi wonderful fans hall ova de wul, well ow hall of you is doin dese days? Lawd, me know de pressha hof de economy haff hevrybady hup inna arms. Jus de odda day me go a Missa Chin Shoppe fe buy wan loaf a hard dough bred……Guess ow much im a sell de bred far?
"Life dung Memory Lane."Unknown to Misses Matilda, a handful of ravens (A beg y’u pardon; black buds) are ravaging her tomatis crop. They are drilling and sipping sweet nectar from the cherry-red plumy ones.
Miss Lou's May 2003 "Town Hall" Chat on Jamaicans.comThe first week of September is celebrated by many Jamaicans as Miss Lou week as her birthday is
September 7, 1919. In May 2003, Miss Lou visited Jamaicans.com for a chat in our forums with visitors to the the site. The following is an excerpt of that lively and most memorable visit.
Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Strange Tings A Go On At De Golden Globes!"Tally-ho! To hall you people out dere inna T.V. Land! Dis is Ms. Dulcimer Peaches Robothom talking straight to you from de Golden Globes Awards inna Los Angeles, Caliefornia. I am ere wid mi side kick Ms. Puncinella Hortensia Simpsonia.
Granny & I: "Those Two Girls!"My Granny never believed in having “favorites” for grandchildren. She tried to love us all equally, however, due to life and circumstances, the grandchildren that rallied around her the most, ended up being the ones she talked about quite frequently.
Life Abroad... ‘Tory come to bump’Jamaicans are the most creative and determine beings in the whole wide world ‘mi ha tell y’u’ and I write that with no fear of being wrong. I have written it with absolute conviction and without jingoism. (Weh y’u seh, y’u agree sah? Haw-right then.)
Jamaica Tidbits & History Part 1Who was Jamaica's first Jamaican-Jamaican Born Governor General? When was breadfruit first introduced to Jamaica? What was Jamaica's first broadcast station? Learn about these tidbits of Jamaican history today!!!
What to do? : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 38In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" life gets complicated. The illegal alien is caught between family, friend and his quest for a green card. Which one will he choose.
The Business of Marriage : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 37In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" just when life is looking up for the illegal alien things change. The business of marriage is now "front and center" in his life. It will hurt him and provide hope for the future.
"Marcia's Yard" - A tribute discussion forumThis month we pay tribute to Marcia Davidson with an online forum dedicated to her. For the month of July please post your memories, tributes and other comments in "Marcia's Yard" in our
forums.
Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Dem Ole Before Dem Time, Babies Having Babies"How are all my loyal fans doing? Well, a jus cum back from me long stay inna Canada. Bwoy dem Canadians really treat me nice you see. Anyting wey Ms. Dulcie want, Ms. Dulcie get.
Granny's Thoughts on Family PoliticsMost families whether Jamaican or otherwise all have their “wranglings” which they would rather keep buried under the kitchen table. Our family was no different and although Granny spent numerous hours studying her bible she was privy to all the family melodrama that simmered beneath the surface.
The Scream That Unites : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 36In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" is a continuation of the drama between the illegal alien and the new couple; his sister and his best friend Ritchie. Will he break up the relationship between them?
