Word on the Street


Whatagwaan? This phrase is essential of you are travelling to or living in a West Indian neighbourhood .(that’s ‘neighorhood’ to all the Americans in the house). It means, ‘What’s going on?’ in the Marvin Gaye sense. It has a few versions, namely Wa’ Gwaan, ‘Wa’pn’, and can be used in many situations. like the one…… Continue reading Word on the Street

Books are too expensive. Or so I’m told


What can you do when you hear something like, ‘I really love your books but this one is too expensive. Why is so pricey?’ You explain; all the expertise, time, and hours that have gone into making the book, the production in China, the… You realise that your fan has glazed over, dipped out, you’ve…… Continue reading Books are too expensive. Or so I’m told

Endangered animals: The Black Footed Ferret


The black-footed ferret was Once thought to be globally extinct, but it is making a comeback. It is found in North America and for the last thirty years, people have worked hard to give black-footed ferrets a second chance for survival. There are now nearly 1,000 animals across North America and of course there is…… Continue reading Endangered animals: The Black Footed Ferret