Jamaica - Granny and I

Granny & I : "Something Borrowed"

Margaret Bailey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:01 UT

Every woman dreams of one day wearing the much coveted, flowing white dress. the dress itself is often the main reason why so many ladies opt for a fancy wedding. They want to be the center of attention , if only for a day. Truthfully, the ceremony should be designed to accommodate the dress. The dress sets the theme and tone of the wedding.

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Granny & I : "Stop Chasing the World!"

Margaret Bailey — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:01 UT

Most people say that youth is wasted on the young, primarily because they are full of energy and zest. Young adults and teenagers tend to waste all their positive energies on people and things that turn out not to be worth their while.

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Granny and I talk about New Beginnings

Margaret Bailey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:40:05 UT

As the New Year approaches many people are giving thoughts to making their lives better and deleting people and patterns that no longer serve their lives in a positive manner. Although much has been said about New Beginnings, I have found that Jamaicans are extremely committed to relinquishing their old lifestyles in order to make way for new and improved, transformed lives.

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Granny & I : The Half and Half Holidays!

Margaret Bailey — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:37:37 UT

Holidays are a time to embrace family and friends, while enjoying the best of the festivities. In Jamaica Christmas time is revered as one of the most sacred Holidays on the calendar. One month before Christmas, most Jamaican cooks begin soaking fruits like raisins and plums for the Christmas cakes and pastries they will make before the Holiday Season commences.

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Granny and I Talk about the “D” word.

Margaret Bailey — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:29:38 UT

Jamaicans tend to abbreviate many topics that are of a precarious nature, by only mentioning the first letter of the word they are trying to discuss. As a child there were two words that were always used very carefully and that was the “C” word, which was short for Cancer and the “D” word which was an abbreviation for Depression.

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Granny & I Story: Surviving The Big Chill

Margaret Bailey — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:06:04 UT

My Grandmother died many years ago, however, her and I still share intimate conversations with each other. Even beyond the grave my Grandmother somehow manages to soothe my ruffled spirits when the “world” has aggravated and distressed me.

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Granny & I - Daughter-in-Laws and Raising Children

Margaret Bailey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:03:24 UT

A lot has been said about raising children in modern day society, however as far as my Grandmother was concerned, the old-fashioned way, was the right way and the only way to raise a child. In today’s society where so many children go astray with drugs, alcohol and truancy, it has become more important than ever to resort to old-fashioned values and principles.

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The Best Laid Plans…………. A Special Granny Story

Margaret Bailey — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:09:59 UT

During the many years that my Grandmother was alive we spoke of many subjects. Because of her interesting views on life I have been able to gain insight on a multitude of topics.

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Granny Gheeta and I talk about the power of the dead and dearly departed

Margaret Bailey — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:20:52 UT

The Caribbean culture is filled with mysticism, folklore and a great deal of superstition. Many believe these ideologies are “mullarkey” and just the ravings of “country people”. Jamaica’s mystique has gained notoriety, partly because of its tales of ghosts, witches and bedlam.

Granny and I realize it’s a Mad, Mad World out there!

Margaret Bailey — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:43:55 UT

Once people arrive at certain ages they tend to be mellow and calm. Perhaps it is because they have experienced so many events in their lives, that the years have given them a reference in order to decipher the melodramas from the mini-dramas. My Granny was one of those people who did not let petty people or their actions bother her. She felt as long as God was on her side, they all could eat dust and die.

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Granny & I tackle the complexity of Infertility

Margaret Bailey — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:05:46 UT

From the time a girl is born in Jamaica, she is groomed to take on the role of wife and mother. Regardless of her academic accomplishments, a young woman is expected to take on the task of being a matriarch of her own family.

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Granny & I discuss a Taboo Subject: Obeah in Jamaica

Margaret Bailey — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 UT

Obeah is a topic that not too many people openly discuss in the Caribbean. Most people only mention the word when they feel that something isn’t quite right in their lives.When I was growing up in Jamaica, I would often hear the word being thrown around in conversations, but it was always used as a joke or to scare someone who was being a bully.

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Granny declares, "Babies are not playthings!"

Margaret Bailey — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:00:00 UT

Many remarks have been made about caring for babies. Some have been old wives’ tales,

while others are mere conjecture, a result of modern research and technology.

My Granny loved babies.

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Granny and I talk about Childhood Infectious Disease

Margaret Bailey — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:15:02 UT

A lifestyle in Jamaica provided children with a good education , picturesque atmospheres, as well as strict principles and social mores.

However, part of growing up and going to school in Jamaica also included being immunized against infectious diseases such as polio, smallpox, measles and chicken pox. Because most Caribbean Scientists believed that in warmer climates, germs and bacteria tend to spread like wild fires. During the ‘70’s there was an outbreak of polio and everyone was panic stricken.

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A Conversation with Granny: History of Jews in Jamaica

Margaret Bailey — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:49:43 UT

When Foreigners think of the Caribbean they mostly think of people of color, however, after many travels and research they realize that the Caribbean consists of many different nationalities and cultures. Jamaica is no exception.

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