Dear Uncle David, I will only address you as Mr. President when we are in those overly formal situations which demand it. Outside of that formality, you will be Uncle David to me because you are family and I hope that by holding you so close to my heart; it will encourage you to keep me close to yours. I know for certain that I … Continue reading Dear Mr. President – Uncle David – let me tell you about my life
(Now that the non-Guyanese are discussing Guyaneseness, I think it’s necessary to take this article out of storage.) March 31, 2015 “I do not know if I am East Indian, Trinidadian or West Indian.” Sam Selvon, Opening Address to East Indians in the Caribbean Conference, University of the West Indies, Trinidad, 1979 While in the beginning I have not been overly concerned with being West … Continue reading Three into One definitely Can’t Go or Can it?
After yesterday’s incidents, Nani did not want to let me out of the house this morning. As I walk from one bus park to the next I can feel the tension and I see less people and less cars. “Eh is now dem buses really start coming out,” a bus driver says to his colleague. Inside the UG bus there is silence. The man next … Continue reading The Non-Violent Hypocrite
I woke up to the raised voices of my mother and brother this morning. She wanted him to go vote for someone, anyone. He wanted to go vote for no one. He looked to me for an answer. I knew this day would come and I knew that it would be hardest to tell him the truth. I have held my tongue for months waiting … Continue reading The Truth about Voting in Guyana
Here’s a sneak peak of my inbox and the subject of my next blog. I have three theories as it relates to the source of such political terrorism. What’s your take? Have you or anyone you know received this or a similar message? Leave a comment or inbox me on Facebook. Continue reading Another side to the 2015 elections campaign
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