Category Archives: Guardian Woman Wise articles

Stuff I write for the Guardian Woman Wise magazine

Top 8 discipline mistakes parents make

You know those precious little angels who never get their clothes dirty, wash their hands  before every meal, and always do as they’re told?  Nah, neither do we.  Children can be grimy, grumpy, selfish, stubborn and often very naughty.  As … Continue reading

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What does his Christmas gift mean?

When you peel away the wrappings on your honey’s Christmas gift to you this year, will you also have to uncover the hidden layers of meaning underneath?  Are there any secret, unspoken messages sprinkled among the glitter and bows?  Here’s our … Continue reading

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Quick fixes for Christmas glitches

Whoever said Christmas is nothing but tinsel and sugar plums needs to cut back on the Bailey’s. We’re over-excited, over-wrought and over-stimulated, and it’s at times like these that people say and do things that can put a spanner in … Continue reading

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Well, are you?

Are you a dud in the flirtation department, or can you have a man sweating under his collar with just a flick of your tongue against your upper lip? Are you too flirty, or not flirty enough?  Take our exclusive … Continue reading

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Love in the time of curfew

It’s 11:05 p.m….do you know where your man is? These days, he’d better be indoors safe and sound ‘till morning, or face the wrath of the law. While both sides of the political divide heatedly debate the positive and negative … Continue reading

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Is there life after divorce?

In terms of stress, divorce is right up there with the death of a spouse. There’s grieving, panic, fear, loss, shame, guilt; a whole grab-bag of emotions that can knock you off your keel for months, even years. But like … Continue reading

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A calabash full of hope

“A calabash is a vessel that holds a resource.  It’s also a resource in itself.  Every human being is a calabash, in that we hold the resource to empower someone else.” The Calabash Consortium was founded in New York two … Continue reading

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Reassembling the Fragments at UWI

Professor Bridget Brereton and Professor Barbara Lalla, who both retired in 2010, were honoured by the Faculty of Humanities and Education at UWI, St. Augustine, for their contributions to the university and to the pool of Caribbean knowledge. The honour … Continue reading

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Revamp a boring relationship

You’ve got a good man on your hands. He respects you, he’s nice to your mother, and his hit-rate for remembering birthdays and anniversaries is well over 50%. You love him, he loves you, and you’re in it for the long … Continue reading

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Enjoying the heat in the Fanatic Kitchen

What would you do if you and your honey went to an elegant new restaurant, and the chef hands you an apron, a filleting knife and a chunk of meat and tells you to get cracking? If you’re at the … Continue reading

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