Ophelia
“isn’t it typical of a man?”
she had said that distant morning
through a cloud of tobacco smoke
coffee fumes and tears
“wanting you to play . . . more
"Dad is right they don't have the authority to do that. The scriptures point that out clearly. I am glad that your Sil is drawing closer to God despite the hypocrisy that you are suffering through. James . . ." more
"Dont stop meeting with those who know and love you- whether they are at church or else where. And hold close to Jehovah. It seems really bad right now but hold on TIGHT. And hold tight to each other too . . ." more
There's not much to say. Everything about me is average really- height, coloring - everything except my weight of course and no woman is ever satisfied with that. I love my job (I teach Literature and English), my husband Bruce, and of course I love my island home Jamaica. I'm still in mourning for my cat Picca but I'll recover soon I hope.
Maria, I have to apologize to you. I am having a bad day and need to go lie down. Your poem was stunning and I will comment on it. It is featured. Thank you so much. Chana
Do you mean "The Scream of the Crocodile"? I've finally decided what the main issue of story is and the main character's identity is being formed.
A group of foreign biotechnologists and medical doctors are setting up operations here in a remote area. The projected economic returns would wipe out our national debt and set us on the path to become the wealthiest nation in the caribbean. The demand for their product would that high.
Why are they using only foreign contractors (from Asia)? Why are each team only used for a month? Why are the teams from different countries?
His questions are ignored or rebuffed and he finds himself mired in mystery. When the threats (subtle at first) start, he must find the answers, but that puts his career and reputation at risk, then he must also consider not only his life, but that of his family.
Is it worth it or should he just roll with the tide and reap the benefits?
Maria, Thank you for your comment on my photo of the Canadian goose. I've been trying to get back over to the park since it reopened for the year but lately it has rained every day here. Not complaining over it raining since we had been in a drought for the last several years so is nice to get some badly needed rain.
