PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – My father told me one Sunday morning that he’s never gotten...
Category - Perspective
During the world’s biggest party, I hit the books
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – Lent is almost over, and for a semi-practicing Roman Catholic...
For a miserable birthday, go camping
Apparently Mark Twain once said, “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but it is the lightning...
Christmas in the parish
Our Christmas tree, at home. (Samantha Perez/YJI) Christmas Day, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana...
Gluttony? No thanks
TURLOCK, California, U.S.A. — I didn’t eat much this Thanksgiving. Oh, the HORROR! Your head...
My class ring
BRISTOL, Connecticut, U.S.A. — “You look like Congresswoman Barbie,” my classmates told me as...
The longest three hours of my life
Miami, FLORIDA, U.S.A. — My mother has been sick for quite some time. Actually, she’s been...
Thankful for end to marching band season
Bristol, Connecticut, UNITED STATES – After Thanksgiving, it’s all over. I’m not talking...