According to some accounts, the breadfruit tree was brought to the Caribbean by slave traders to feed their…
I am an atheist. And that is a fact despite another not-so-obvious truth about me. That truth is that I have been witness to what anyone might describe as a miracle. Is one fact difficult to square with another? Not really, but I’m pretty sure that having a facile mind is important in…
They’re like unicorns, they don’t exist.
Nobody is perfect for somebody else. There is always going to be one thing, one aspect that isn’t 100%.
And that’s ok.
I’ve been writing about clinging on to hope and having faith in people, these past few days. Today, I want to write about a different kind of faith.
I write this at our dining table while our firstborn plays, fairly loudly, with various toys in the living room. She just picked up my phone and brought it to me, dropping it next to my typing hands as if she was deliberately trying to make a point about my hyper-connectivity…
You feel stuck in your life but you don’t do anything about it.
Day after day, you’re doing the same thing but secretly you’re wishing to do something different. But what? You don’t know and don’t wanna think about it. So you continue your routine.
As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to do my best at whatever I did be it academics, sports, housework etc. While I did excel in some aspects, in others not so much. But that’s another story.
You sat down at our table. A whirlwind of smiley energy, an isolating gaze and a warm, gorgeous smile. I found you curious. Immediately immersed in a heartfelt conversation, you gave me unwitting time to soak you in. Examine the curve of your arm. Observe your posture. Watch the sunlight pass…
Thoughts aren’t limited resource.
Struggling to think of anything to write today.
That’s ok, i’ll just let it flow from my frontal cortex.
Let’s see…I look out my window and it’s overcast but it’s a beautiful day nonetheless.
Meeting a cousin I never knew beforeBlood deep connection