There are acquaintances who may view me as the ideal woman because I make a decent presentation, and unlike most women I always start every relationship as a friendship. No muss, no fuss, just spending time together, exchanging ideas and taking part in various activities. I think because I don’t make demands or … More The Ideal Woman…..

Most people perceive my life as being filled with cotton candy clouds, diamond stars and heavenly gardens. In other words, they see me as a spoiled brat, who has no worries and gets everything served on a silver platter. They think my name is Lola, whatever Lola wants, Lola gets. I can assure you, I … More My Life is not a rose garden……

  My critics have often described me as hot and fast. I am sure I might radiate a little heat since I am from the Caribbean but FAST? Hmm…that idea requires a lot of thought because I am a person who analyzes everything. If I go to the store to buy tissues, I have to … More Hot & Fast…..

  When you are young and do not have a frame of reference for life, you rely on others to show you the way. I went through a period of my life where I had psychics on speed dial. I consulted with them for everything under the sun, from career, health to love. They were … More Psychic Obsessions

We work because we want to improve our career prospects and also to make money. At the end of each work week or pay period, we expect to be paid. When people we have known, with exemplary track records of paying us, suddenly become unreliable, and things go “helter-skelter” it causes us much anxiety and … More The World of Finance

One January afternoon I went for a Sunday drive to get the newspaper and some other items. As I was on my way in my jeep Cherokee, I stopped at a red light which was at an intersection. The light changed green and I proceeded to cross the intersection, when a black, Toyota corolla hit … More The Great Big Cover-Up

The older folks use words of wisdom to bring comfort by saying, “God never makes a mistake…” Sometimes we easily accept these words of comfort and other times it makes us absolutely bonkers! However, I do believe there is some truth to their simple yet effective remark. Deep in my heart I always knew God … More God Knows Best……

Women have mostly cozied up to me to find out  my most intimate secrets or to explore the manner in which I operate. Rarely, do I find true friendship and camaraderie with other women. It always seems that they are forever in competition mode. My gramps always told me, “Have many a friend and treat … More The Plague…..

The big news of the day is Paula Deen and her faux pas regarding the “N” word. People say things sometimes that are not politically correct, however in the heat of anger, shock or dismay, nerves get the better part of most, and words spew that are sometimes distasteful. Is it right? No…But, the mind … More No Such Thing As Free Expression

Beauty Pageants have held a special place in my heart because I like the idea that they provide women with a forum to be all they can be. Pageants allow young women to become more confident, poised, well spoken and goal oriented. In the Caribbean, many young women use pageants as a means to an end. … More Even Beauty Queens Age……