MASK FATIGUE
Posted Mar 01, 2022

We’ve been wearing masks for two years, and we’re sure everyone’s sick of it! Outside Jamaica we’ve seen people protest, sometimes violently, against wearing masks. But few deny that they protect us and others from the Coronavirus and limits spread of the infection. Having it on for most of the day, however, is very exhausting. Now, let’s be clear, this is NOT, repeat NOT, an invitation to stop wearing masks because we still need to be safe.

But since this blog space is safe to air issues, we can tackle touchy topics as a way of learning from each other and getting support in our struggles. So, we asked some people in New Kingston to share their vexations with wearing a mask for...

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THAT FRIDAY FEELING
Posted Jan 17, 2022

With all the talk of Delta, Omicron, Deltracon (nope – we’re not kidding) and the ensuing stabs at Megatron and Decepticon, that ‘Friday Feeling’ knowing the weekend approaches can be euphoric.

Let’s face it, getting out of bed Friday morning for work is a LOT easier than on a Monday – and Fridays seem to move that much faster. Are we right? Or are we right?

So how do we get that Friday Feeling on the other days of the week? Here’s a start:

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MAKE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON A CHARITABLE ONE
Posted Dec 21, 2021
By now we’re likely in full flight in what is often called the most wonderful time of the year; a time for office parties, gatherings with family members and spending quality moments with people we love; the sweet aroma of cocoa tea brewing or the houses and trees overlaid with blinding Christmas lights. Wow! It’s enough to get you excited. But the festivities for personal enjoyment should not be our only focus. We should also think about those who don’t have the means to celebrate. This pandemic has left many with financial woes, depression and loneliness. That means we all must make a special effort this holiday season to help the needy.

 

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CERASEE’S BENEFITS AND POTENTIAL RISKS
Posted Nov 24, 2021

Tell us you are Jamaican, without saying that. Well, that’s easy! If you know the word ‘bitters’ that’s a tell-tale sign! Bet you have either eaten or drank some bitter herb when you were not feeling so well. We’ll guess that Cerasee is one that you tried. The herb holds medicinal properties worthy enough to override the bitter taste that lingers!

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BLUE BREWS BISTRO
Posted Jul 15, 2021

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue and John Crow Mountain inscribed for its natural and cultural heritage has a new getaway spot hidden inside the National Park! Away from the city noise at the end of a relaxing mountain drive, the Blues Brews Bistro is under the Holywell Discovery Centre.  With both outside and covered seating the Bistro greets you with the smell of roasting coffee, always welcomed and at home in the Blue Mountains.

Open only weekends, this lovely spot is great for relaxation and to enjoy a filling brunch or a simple bagel or just a dessert. There’s plenty of seating looking out at the Park. Often, the fog rolls in on the view of the city below. This quaint,...

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