Author: Goldie Falconer-Simpson

In July 1993 I decided to attend my eldest son’s commencement ceremony in Barinas , Venezuela . My young high-school daughter and my seventy-three year Continue readingThis content is restricted to site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register below.Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPasswordProve your humanity1  …

As Jamaica modernized, little things started to slip away. Sometime in the early 70s, importation of firecrackers from China was banned after it was discovered Continue readingThis content is restricted to site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register below.Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPasswordProve your humanity4  …

In the tiny district of Queensbury, St. Elizabeth, on Jamaica’s south coast, Christmas meant big-time celebrations, and preparation usually started right after the August 1 Emancipation Continue readingThis content is restricted to site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register below.Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPasswordProve your humanity6  …

I grew up in deep rural Jamaica. In my district none of the citizens owned a motor vehicle, and so we walked everywhere. At age Continue readingThis content is restricted to site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register below.Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPasswordProve your humanity1  …