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Well here we are in limbo. Those odd few days in between Christmas and New Year when we’re not really sure if we’re at the end of one year or the beginning of another. School is out, of course, and I’ve given up doing any serious work. Writing this w...

Early on Christmas morning I found under our tree, a small, cute box from my 11-year-old stepdaughter, Ava. My husband told me that she insisted on buying me this particular gift. I opened it and froze for a moment. I could not believe that this beau...

We have just returned from an anniversary trip to New York. It was a much-needed break and a fabulous change from the norm. When travelling, I’ve tried to stick to my normal lifestyle. I normally manage to get a workout in by starting early, before...

Dear Dr Nekia, My best friend has had a crush on this guy for over two years. The same guy she is crushing on expressed interest in me over a year ago. I told him that it wouldn’t be possible to pursue anything more because of my friend’s feelings f...

As the holiday atmosphere begins to fade, with a new year about to unfold and the reality of the many unresolved problems both here in Bermuda and around the world, the issue of whether the world is moving in the right direction is an ever-present co...

You survived! If you’re like me though, you might still be reeling from the whirlwind. All the build-up to one day and then it’s done. It really is a Christmas miracle if it manages to live up to its enormous hype. But whether you’re smug and satisfi...

A song written by Bob Dylan in 1962 is very relevant in today’s world of expanding terrorism and massive human suffering in places such Syria and other parts of the Middle East. Not much has changed since that song was penned, posing vital questions ...

Today’s run to the beach and back was definitely the most eventful so far. First off, I was clipped by a taxi on the way (life flashed before my eyes and everything)! Then I was soaked by a rogue wave as I climbed over the rocks and not just a splas...

Dear Dr Nekia, I believe I suffer from depression. I used to be married and was very happy till my ex ended our marriage. I didn’t think I would ever heal from the heartbreak, but I have and I have met someone new and have been dating and am more in ...

For me, the Christmas spirit begins with the wonderful moment when we bring the Christmas tree to the house. This green forest beauty, fragrant and still alive, is a beloved guest in our home. It soon transforms into a respected fairy queen, dressed ...