Janwill

Janwill last signed in Oct 25 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Nov 30, 2008.

About Me: I belong to Generation Jones that "lost" generation between the Baby Boomers and Generation X (born 1954-1965). I read widely and dream of publishing short stories about my life. I love to travel. My favorite island to visit is Santorini, Greece but I have also enjoyed living in Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas.

What's wrong with the big Caribbean islands? A Response

Published May 25, 2009 /

2 comments /

The Caribbean is not one unified region. There is the French-speaking Caribbean, Spanish-, Dutch- and English-speaking Caribbean. Jamaica is the largest of the English speaking Caribbean islands; it is said to be about the size of the state of Connecticut. All the islands in the English speaking Caribbean share a similar

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

by Janwill | in Reviews > Books

This is a story that deals with father-son relationships, Japanese internment during World War 11, and the lasting bonds of friendship. Perseverence in adversity is a theme that runs throughout.
Cupid Trivia

by Janwill | in Events & Holidays > General

What's the connection with Cupid, Eros, and a Hindu God named Kamadeva? And how is Christian apologist, C.S. Lewis linked to all this?
Weight Loss Stimulus Plan

by Janwill | in Health & Nutrition > Diet & Nutrition

Don't waste money buying yet another diet book. Use all the wisdom you garnered from your reading about food and exercise to create your own weight loss program. Let me help you jump start your program in a positive way.
Step it Up!

by Janwill | in Sports & Fitness > Fitness

I want to share my secret of how I increased physical activity in my daily life. I bought a pedometer.
Why Beulah Shot Her Pistol Inside the Baptist Church by Clayton Sullivan

by Janwill | in Reviews > Books

A very fascinating short story set in rural Mississippi covering some serious topics such as marriage to an older man, domestic violence,and hypocrisy in the church. Language of book is raunchy.
Internet Scams

by Janwill | in Internet > Safety

Are we too naive and gullible or just too greedy, America? We can’t afford to be naive and gullible and greedy in this technological age.
Spanish For Banking

by Janwill | in Education > Languages

Banking vocabulary for English speaking folks doing business in Spanish.
How to enjoy living alone

by Janwill | in Self Improvement > Coaching

Lonely? Here are 5 tips for those who are single and alone for whatever reason (death of spouse, divorce, never married, just moved out of parents’ home, relocated to a new area).
Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day by Winifred Watson

by Janwill | in Reviews > Books

This book was first published in 1938 and shocked readers at the time. I thoroughly enjoyed this very simple story which is a little bit different from the movie version.

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clafleur on What's wrong with the big Caribbean islands? A Response on October 15, 2009

interesting, I need 2 become more aware of what the political landscape is in the Caribbean. Thank you...

Janwill on What's wrong with the big Caribbean islands? A Response on June 08, 2009

For additional reading on the effects of the global recession on the Caribbean read this article: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/html/20090606T220000-0500_152988_OBS_REGIONAL_INTEGRATION_OR_CARIBBEAN_CATASTROPHE__.asp...

Quickstar on How to enjoy living alone on January 13, 2009

Tis true do what you can when you can, and LIVE. 5*...

aundybkoo on Could You Use a Happiness Boost? on December 20, 2008

These are all ver good tips! Thank you ;)...

for What is wrong with the biggest Caribbean islands? on May 27, 2009

Read this article on Haiti by John Maxwell - it gives a good account of what's wrong with...

for What is wrong with the biggest Caribbean islands? on June 08, 2009

This article on the effects of the global recession on the Caribbean is also worth reading: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/html/20090606T220000-0500_152988_OBS_REGIONAL_INTEGRATION_OR_CARIBBEAN_CATASTROPHE__.asp...

for What's wrong with the big Caribbean islands? A Response on June 08, 2009

for Cooking in the Caribbean on February 17, 2009

Well done! Certainly in Jamaica the practice is to season meat with thyme, allspice, onions, escallions, garlic and...

for It's Obama, Not History on February 04, 2009

I would imagine the historical aspect is that had President Obama been an adult in the 1960s...