A tropical lifestyle blog by singer, songwriter Indra | refreshing music | thankful life
The parish of St. Joseph is located on the eastern side of Barbados where the water is wild and the land is lush. It is home to Bathsheba, a fishing village and pro surf spot called “Soup Bowl” that also has some nearby sea-water pools carved out in coral reef steps away from the shore […]
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Having access to real food is something to be thankful for, and growing food and cooking a meal with some or all of what you grow is a beautiful thing. Even if that looks like a few herbs in a cup on your kitchen sill, spinach or watermelon climbing up a fence or picking fruits […]
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Delicious, great, satisfying, healing, excellent: words the 5 of us used to describe the dish today’s guest is sharing with us. Our plates were handed to us as we sat under a chastity tree in the yard on an overcast afternoon. Homecooked ital food was on the menu for this creative family who invited us […]
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Blessed love beautiful people, today is the official launch of “Shine On You“ – the first single from my upcoming album “Kingdom Call.” For anyone who has been through a struggle or is on the way to overcoming one all now, this reggae soul anthem is comfort food for the soul and shares a message […]
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They’re coming for the remnants of the land she left for her children and grans again. My grandmother’s land in Barbados: the indigenous Kalinago one who helped raised me as a girl – Monica who everybody called ‘Mum.” Her roots trace from Barbados to Grenada, Salybia (Kalinago Territory), Dominica and ultimately Africa. From since she […]
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When an artist launches a career without comprising the essence of who they are, it becomes something beyond a business; it’s a way of life. That was clear as we walked through the open entrance and were met with the sun-bronzed back of Brian Talma watching the waves while waiting for us to arrive. In the background was […]
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Sweet sunrises Birdsong melodies Lush greenery Beautiful scenery Daily rain showers Refreshing breeze At Talking Trees – a comfy, cosy cabin in the countryside of Barbados. I used to live in a village near here for years, but this particular part of “the farmers’ parish” in the countryside of the island where my sistren Angie’s […]
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100 countries? On ‘Top 45 Caribbean Lifestyle Blogs & News Websites To Follow‘ by FeedSpot amidst all those big budget companies 2 years and counting? With no paid promotion, blogging on a phone for a year with dinky wifi half the time – working from home before it was trendy these days? God is good, […]
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Wholesome educational books for the younger generation stand out like a safe house in a snow storm these days and today’s post features just that. Gabriel and Stacey Welch of Gabcey Productions are the writers and publishers of the ‘Lily And Luca” adventure series, which features two books in two languages (English and French) so […]
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Breadfruit trees decorate many roadsides of the country and parts of the coast in and around Barbados. Although it’s a fruit, like its name says it’s bready in texture and makes a healthy, wholesome staple that’s so versatile it could be added to most menus on any given day. Otherwise known as ‘Ulu in Hawai’i […]
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Its Joy Within 