Election Fever is Now.

Today, Election fever is in the air.
People are making every effort to register and some are becoming frustrated. I just spoke to a young man who said he can't find his birth certificate and he wants to register.  He now has to go to Nassau in order to get one.  I was surprised to realize how many people have been turned away because they do not have the required documentation to register.
I fear for those first time voters. In this country there are so many people who do not have a passport, nor a birth certificate in hand. Now they would have to pay for an affidavit to prove that they are truly Bahamian. What about those people who are not working? Who is going to supply them with that $50 plus to get an affidavit?
Tonight, 19th March, 2011. The FNM party would hold its first Mass Rally at the Clifford Park in Nassau. The leader is going to report to the Nation the things that were done for the good of the People of the Country in the last 3 years and 10 months. Modern technology would have it streaming live on the Internet. I guess that is so that scholars out side the country can watch and listen.
This 'show tonight' at clifford park would start the race towards the 2010 general election, or it may be earlier!
So, as stated earlier, people who want to register and are being turned away due to documentation must be helped...not everyone has a passport, a birth certificate in hand, has no money to get to Nassau, nor a place to live when they get there. I would like for a way to be made for people to register without so much hinderance.  Voters need help.

Changes Come

It is already the tenth month of the year. Boy have things changed in the last four months. In July 2010 I made that BIG leap, I committed to being a Rotarian.
  My sponsor a former student invited and encourage me to give through Rotary instead of just giving. I agreed.  As soon as I was in the door, I was challenged to become the Chair for International Services/Rotary Foundation. I raised to the challenge.
  First challenge get a young lady through to an Ambassadorial Scholarship.  How do you work with a name without a face? You communicate.  And that is just what we did Communicate. A few weeks later she made it in and is now awaiting her final answer to study law.
  Second order of business get to a two day Leadership workshop in another city [Saturday/Sunday] . So, it was rush on Friday after five PM packed and do some house hold chores, and get to be early for a 7AM flight the next morning. Airport to Workshop until 4PM and the back the next day. At 5AM Monday morning back to the airport and from there drive 22 miles to work...That is what is calls for "Service above Self".
 This is only the beginning..Now it is learn, learn, learn and apply to make life better for those nationally and internationally and I am have a 'blast' as I do so.
  To serve is truly what brings 'JOY'.

Scenes to enjoy

                                  The Waters of Eleuthera - The Isle of Freedom ...

                                        A view of the Ocean from Millionaire's Heights, Eleuthera.

                                          
                                           The Gulls of Summer...

                                                  Enjoy a Sunrise, you'll never forget it.

A PICTURE PAINTS MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS, YOU NEVER SEE THE SAME THING TWICE.

Summer School

With school out for the Summer and children having so much free time on their hands, it is an excellent idea to enroll them in Summer School.
The advantages include enhancing what they learned during the year; exposing them to fun ways to learn; meeting and interacting with new children; visiting places they may not otherwise visit; and learning to stand up for themselves.
  It is believed that when students stay at home during the entire summer break they lose up to 60% of what they learned during the school year.
  At home there are many things to keep the children occupy, but most of them revolve around the television.  They are either to watch cartoons, or to play some electronic game be it WII or any other game.
  If children attend summer school for at least 4 -5 weeks they would benefit more than watching the television.
  The older children may work at summer jobs, but they too should be jobs where they learn a skill not just sit around and do nothing or very little.
  It is my hope that parents would ensure that their children use that long summer break wisely.

It's Your Life.

On this first day of June 2010, thousands of young people are completing high school and college and seeking employment.  What is there for them?  They bought into the 'story' get a good education and you would get a good job.  Applications forms have been dispersed with resumes.
  These young people are beating the pavements, knocking on doors and speaking with 'who you know' but that is not producing any jobs.
  Parents are frustrated as they now have at home young people who have completed high school and/or college and there is no jobs in sight.
  Yet all is not lost... there is something called MLM and worldwide this movement is producing financial independence for people.  How can I start may be the question asked?  There are many company advertising on the Internet, but one must be careful.  There are reputable MLM companies out there, to get more information you can search carefully... If you can persuade your fellow graduates to embark on this MLM adventure with you, it can take you far...You only have to ask the right questions.
  It it no over night fix or a quick fix as you decide how much you would like to make and then work towards that.
  I did and I am working to improve my status. It works...

What would your child be doing in Summer 2010?

In just a few weeks schools will be closed for the Summer Break.  The longest break in the school year.
Would you child be doing any of the following:
                                         Sports Camp
                                         Summer Job Programme
                                         Reading Camp
                                         Travelling to another city, state or country
                                         Mathematics Camp
                                         Science Camp or
                                         Just staying at home.
If he/she is what do you as a parent plan for your child to do at home?
Would you be at work?
How about letting your child create a garden in the back yard?  Or create an area to read quietly. Maybe learn how to mend his/her clothes.
There are so many things that children can do to occupy their time and learn something new in the process.
Don't let your child be idle for those 9 weeks, ensure that he/she is busy in a positive way.

These students are!

Isle of Freedom

Have you ever visited the Isle of Freedom in the Bahamas?  If you haven't you should.

This is a typical evening overlooking the water.

Have your own 'boat'? It is even better you can anchor off the shore and enjoy true tranquility.

And, the people are friendly.