Granny and I
Granny, Me and The Hope Chests The Jamaican Lifestyle is filled with lots of old fashioned customs and colloquialisms which are still treasured in the modern world today. Most of these ancient ways were taught to me by my grandmother.
When Granny Was A Fashion Icon Most people who remember my Granny, often think of her as a bible toting, religious person. However, before my Grandmother kept the Sabbath Day holy, she was a staunch Roman Catholic and one of the most glamorous women, who had the privilege to live on Jamaican soil.
Prize Giving Day With Granny My Granny did not celebrate Chistmas by giving presents but she did celebrate the birth of our Lord. She believed that people should be rewarded for their hard work and dedication. Therefore, Prize Giving Days were very special for myself and Granny.
Granny Pays Her Respects Our regular culture channel writer Margaret Bailey describes Granny's mission to console.
Reading With Granny How many people can remember the first time they learned to read? I remember it, as if it were yesterday. In Jamaica, most parents felt that reading was the gateway to achieving your goals and dreams. If you think about it, every subject in school is based on reading and comprehension.
Granny's Old Wives' Tales As West Indians I am sure we can all identify with various folk lore tales, or as most people may call them "old wives tales". Some of them my seem practical, while others may resonate in our minds as being utterly ridiculous.
Granny Supports My Theatrical Endeavors This month Margaret Bailey tells the store of how her Granny Supported her Theatrical Endeavors when she was 6 years old.
Granny's Tale: Beware The Border!!!!! My Granny was always receptive to saving and mentoring lost souls who were downtrodden by life, therefore it was not surprising when she told me a harrowing tale of the border from hell.
Granny Gheeta's Observations on Food Preparation Granny Gheeta was a woman who enjoyed good food, family and friends, and although she liked entertaining at home, she also enjoyed the occasional night out at a favorite restaurant, or Brunch at a nice cafe'. Granny Gheeta was a person that most would call a "finicky eater".
Granny And I Go To The Jamaican Embassy Every Jamaican has encountered some dealings with the Passport office or the Immigration Officers. It is a part of Jamaican life especially since Jamaicans are known as World Travelers.
"Lawd Jesus! Granny Bun de Rice and Peas!" As most people in Jamaica would know, is that Sunday dinners are not complete without a nice big pot of rice and peas. Whether it be gungo peas or red kidney peas, it is the main attraction at any Jamaican dinner table. My Granny took pride in preparing her rice and peas as if she were going to display it at the Horticultural Society.
Granny and I Receive A Visit From Aunt Flossie Jamaicans are known for their adventurous spirit and their open mindedness to experience different cultures. It is often said, that no matter where you may go in this world, you can bet your ackee and saltfish that you will surely find a Jamaican. Jamaicans are like natural astronauts, they tend to go where"no man" has gone before.
Granny and The Helpers "Helpers" were always a very important part of Jamaican life. They enabled families to go off into the world confidently to seek careers, while providing for their loved ones. My Granny was always a stay-at-home mom because, my Grandad only wanted Granny to care for his children and make sure that the household was running properly.
What A Friend I Have In Granny: Recovering From A Blasphemous Lie Most people may think that coming from a very disciplined and religious background would shelter you from all the evils and disappointments in this world, however due to my experiences, I can certainly say that it does not.
"Granny, I Think I Need A Hobby." The first time Granny and I talked about hobbies was when I told her I wanted to take up swimming. Hobbies.....the saving grace of us all. Nowadays, when I think of hobbies, I remember Granny quoting the bible saying, "The devil finds work for idle hands."
Granny and The Newlyweds As you may know by now, my Granny was a connoiseur of Peace and anyone who radiated loving feelings. She often enjoyed trying to play matchmaker or giving advice in reference to matters of the heart.
Granny and I Talk about the “D” word. 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.
Granny and The Taxi Driver: Challenging The Caste System Jamaica, like most Caribbean countries have always prided themselves on their caste system. No one really knows their significance or purpose. However, as a child growing up in Jamaica, by the time you reached the age of reason, you basically figured out where you were "supposed to fit in".
A Special Granny Story: "The Note Home" As a child many of us have carelessly lost something and then try to “cover it up”. This month in Granny & Me, a lost note sent by the school, creates some memorable moments.
Granny Journeys Outside Of Her "Comfort Zone" Granny renews her acquaintance with the Catholic church, with her usual take-charge approach to life.
"Granny, I can't seem to stop fidgeting!" Memories of a time when my Granny and I would venture out to Garden Parties and Socials.
Granny:"Lord Have Mercy Dem Trying TO Kill My Grandchild!!" When you die you are usually gone and forgotten. However, in my very rich and colorful Jamaican culture, we understand how important it is to continue to pay homage to our dearly departed.
Granny And I Enjoy Fine Dining Like Batman and Robin, the two of us always had adventurous capers. Fine dining was one these capers.
Granny, Medicine and Me Granny used to always say that one of the surprises of getting old is that you have so many maladies to contend with. This month learn about the Medicine Granny liked to use.
Granny and I Enter The World of Teenagers This month Granny's enters the teenagers world of music and dance as she walk around the garden with a "boom box"..
Granny Experiences My Love For Critters This month I have a few laughs at Granny's expence as she "Experiences My Love For Critters"
Granny VS Granny and Me Having 2 Grandmothers can be an advantage and sometimes a "drama". This month it is Granny VS Granny and Me
Granny, Bruce Lee and Me This month in Granny and Me we see the Bruce Lee movie, "Enter the Dragon", which inspires Granny to protect herself.
Granny and I attend a Wedding This month Margaret Bailey writes about a spectacular she attends with Granny. As usual Granny provides her insight.
Granny and I visit Peadro River Penn Nothing compares to a road trip with Granny where you hear all the great stories of relatives. It is a great way to pass the time.
