How to be an Island Gurl
It’s the summertime and a lot of you may have on your agenda to visit one of the many beautiful Caribbean islands. I grew up there so I know what all the hype is about and can tell you that…
Happy Emancipation Day and Independence Day!!
This week’s post is coming out one day early, so that I can say to my IGC Family: Happy Emancipation Day!! Happy Emancipation Day in the Virgin Islands Typically, in the Virgin Islands, in addition to celebrating the 4th of…
Island Folks w/ No Home Training
I recently did a Who Remembers Video about manners because when you meet some of the younger generation today, I really want to know if the concept was lost on some of them. I was quickly reminded this Carnival season, that…
Atlanta Carnival 2018
Every year, I get a small taste of Carnival around Memorial Weekend. This is the time when Atlanta (or should I say surrounding areas in Georgia) has several events geared towards us island folks who live away. Atlanta Carnival 2018…
What I Remember Most About Hurricane Marilyn 1995
Hurricane season 2018 just started about a week ago. Last year the Virgin Islands, among other numerous islands in the Caribbean, had to deal with both Hurricanes Irma and Maria. These tragic storms left much in devastation. I was not…