Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
One of the most pressing issues on my heart as of lately, was the concern for my daughter. This is based on my forthcoming trips to Belize. On these visits to my homeland, I plan to stay on 3-6 months intervals. Although she is a young adult, the idea that I would be gone for … Continue reading Good Growth
Strong legs are tired and aching legs, strong arms hold similar adverbial traits. At the time of this creation my constant work outside of my daily grind require so much of me. Mending entails special consistent treatments, both inside and outside of the home. The pattern is never ending. Yet, if it wasn’t for mending, … Continue reading Interpretations
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk, warm, not hot 2 tsp instant dry yeast 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 3 large eggs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp zest of orange 2.5 cups 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter Warm water ¾ Raisins Glaze ½ cup powder sugar 1cup warm water 1 tbs fresh orange juice Icing: 2 Tbsp … Continue reading Recipe: Hot Cross Buns
Well it’s been a challenging week for me so far. Monday I had to make the decision to put my 15 year old Pomeranian to sleep. She was the sweetest soul I knew, and taught me so much about how to be gentle, kind, loving, and about the importance of quiet space. She was sent … Continue reading Kingdom Profession
In the earlier part of this month, of this year, I am supplied with an aging milestone. I’ll be 55! My biggest dilemma now, is whether I’ll be attending church events dedicated to the 55 and older age group 🙂 I am leaning toward “probably not”! This current decision is not based on the idea … Continue reading Oh! The Places…
As a child, this bread was a staple in our home. We only ate packed breads (meaning bread like the ones found in plastic in bread aisles in many grocery stores) when we ran out of time to bake bread for the week. This was a seldom practice though. A simple and delicious recipe. If … Continue reading Recipe: Belizean Creole Bread
The month of February offers much to celebrate. It is the month where love is illustrious, it is Black History month, and it is recognized by the Heart Association as American Heart Month. In thought and spirit, it declares a time of pure and generous succor. Elucidating comfort to those who may have good satisfying … Continue reading Love Hurts?
This year, my daughter is hosting her first Thanksgiving dinner, which means that I can sit back and relax. Well, maybe? The invitation to dinner came through a text from her boyfriend a few weeks ago. I graciously accepted. Shortly after my acceptance, I received a text from them both, asking me to bring several … Continue reading A Humble Path
I am always fascinated by the theories of autonomy and relatedness as basic social needs and cultural paradigms. Definitions differ, but both quite significant for understanding chosen paths. A recent conversational antecedent grounded in cultural representation, paved the way for me to briefly touch on why my daily gratitude is occasionally led by my personal … Continue reading My Way Home