Monthly Archives: September 2011

‘Is the Trelawny yam stand up in him … ‘

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mary Trotter

That’s what Jamaicans say is what makes world-class track & fielder Usain Bolt the athletic phenom that he is. Usain Bolt is from the parish of Trelawny, which is located in northwest Jamaica and is known as the “yam parish.” … Continue reading →

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From Bikinis to Bloomers!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mary Trotter

That’s what happens when you line dry clothes repeatedly over the course of three months…they S-T-R-E-T-C-H! I know, I shouldn’t let it bother me but I wonder what people are thinking when they see my panties on the line. Are … Continue reading →

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We did it!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mary Trotter

Mission Accomplished: I conducted my first Basic Keyboarding Class tonight. In the two weeks since I’ve been at the Youth Information Center (YIC), I watched as the youth came to the Center needing a resume or cover letter typed. One … Continue reading →

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A new day is dawning

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mary Trotter

I woke up today the way I have been waking up for the past three weeks…by the screeching call of the country fowl that go in and out of my yard on a daily basis. Thankfully, they get up at … Continue reading →

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