There’s something sacred about the way a Bahamian Grammy speaks. Her words could cut like a switch and soothe like coconut oil, all in the same breath. Unfiltered, brutally honest, and rooted in love, Grammy’s sayings weren’t just conversation fillers; they were warnings, life lessons, and survival tips passed down like family recipes.

“You want something to cry for?” she’d snap, even if you were already crying. Or “Hard head bird don’t make good soup.”— a line that could stop anyone in their tracks. Grammy didn’t need a long speech to make her point; “I hear thru the grapevine,” was enough to make you confess before she finished the sentence.

Then there were the sayings that came with deep Bahamian belief:

“If ya hand itch, money coming.”

“You will see what lobster red for”

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy and wise”

“Ya play with puppy, he’ll lick ya mouth”

“Everything monkey see, monkey do”

“If that een the pot calling the kettle black!”

“You could take a horse to the water but you can’t make him drink.”

“Lie more than fish drink water”

Whether she was warning you “Fishermen don’t call his fish stink” or reminding you “what is done in the dark must come to light,” Grammy spoke with the weight of generations before her. She wasn’t only raising children, she was preserving culture, discipline, and pride in who we are.

And while we laughed, rolled our eyes, or ran when she reached for the belt, deep down we knew: Grammy’s words would echo long after she was gone.

Because behind every strong Bahamian, there’s the voice of the mothers of our mothers.

What saying from your grammy echoes the most in your head?

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One of the taglines for this film: We Are All Sinners. In the early 1930s, twin World War 1 veterans return to their southern hometown after making their fortune as enforcers for a notorious northern crime syndicate. They gather a collection of locals for the grand opening of their secular establishment catering to music, gambling, dancing, drinking and other kinds of revelry but end up attracting the attention of an entity of arcane origin with a desire to subsume all who are present.

Sinners is the near perfect example of a vivid audio visual theatrical experience that tells an immersive multi-genre story in a way that from scene to scene may excite the eye, surprise the ear, intrigue the brain while breaking the heart as the tale unfolds on screen. Ryan Coogler as the writer and director of this original motion picture is able to deliver an epic bit of filmmaking that touches on different social and cultural issues of the past that still plagues society in one form or another today through using a particular horror aesthetic. Michael B. Jordan gives an impressive performance, or maybe I should say performances, as the Moore twins that work perfectly within the reality of the tale that makes you understand their nuanced motivations apart from their clothing color cues that feel almost biblical in the portrayal since Elijah can mean the hand (strength) of God while Elias can mean the word (voice) of God . The supporting cast is able to bring the characters to life in a way that leaves you gutted by every death and praying for your favorites to survive to see the dawn. Ludwig Goransson provides the score for the film and is able to capture the flavor of the Blues music for that time which is the soul driving force that connects many of the characters in this thrilling narrative. If you enjoy movies like From Dusk Till Dawn, Rosewood, The Color Purple or Beloved and shows like Interview with the Vampire, Boardwalk Empire, The Twilight Zone or Lovecraft Country then you will find something to hold your attention in this cinematic entry.

P.S.
In a mid credits scene we get to catch up with an old Sammie in the early 90s as he finishes a set with his band named after his fallen lover and he is given an offer of vampiric immortality by two of the vampires who escaped the sawmill massacre.

P.P.S.
In a post credit scene we get to see a young Sammie singing This Little Light of Mine in his father's church wondering about his future.   

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When the Smoke Clears: Will We Learn?

Lately, it feels like fires have been making headlines far too often—blazes tearing through trees, neighborhoods, and businesses. Whether it’s the pineyards in Abaco or built-up areas in New Providence, one thing is clear: we’re not as prepared as we think we are.

It’s easy to react when the smoke rises. But how many of us are actually ready before the danger starts?

Truth is, fire safety often sits on the back burner until it’s too late. Most homes don’t have an extinguisher, let alone someone who knows how to use one. Bush grows wild until it becomes a hazard. And fire drills are treated like a formality, if done at all. Add in aging equipment, limited manpower, and a changing climate, and we’re looking at a problem we can’t afford to ignore.

It’s a mindset. Burning trash is still common, despite the risks. Smoke detectors are rare in family homes. We prepare for hurricanes months in advance so why not do the same for fire?

Fires don’t just burn trees and buildings. They burn time, trust, and lives. And while we can’t control every spark, we can control how ready we are for it.

Let the recent flames be more than a headline. Let them be the reminder we need to get serious, stay ready, and treat fire safety like the priority it should’ve always been.