All posts on June 15th, 2015

What makes a good Father? Who decides? Now the month of June to celebrate Father’s Day has arrived. However, reflecting on another one of life’s most important consumer-driven occasions has forced me to ask the question: What makes a good father? Who decides? Fathers and mothers enter the child-rearing business at two different times; mothers decide to be mothers long before dads do. Yes, dad may be supportive and excited, but compared to mom `he’s an observer, that is until delivery time. Then dad’s world takes on new meaning. He looks into the face of the new life and is …

The Oletymer said: “The picnic, picnics… there are no picnics, like the old picnics, now. Welfare Wesley put up his hand and said he heard on the radio some guy was married and divorced twice, both of his wives were good housekeepers; when he got divorced they kept he houses. There was an Amen in the barbershop. Oh My God put up his hand and said, “I was at Imani Church, Reverend Darryl Gray’s church, last week. After church I was explaining to some people what being a “visible minority” is. Go to the Atlanta airport, I spent two hours …

JAMAICA AND TRINIDAD DAYS IN THE PARC JEAN DRAPEAU For all intents and purposes it’s summer in Montreal, and when it’s summer in this city, then it’s festival season and “Days in the Park.” Most notable among them are the annual Jamaica Day and Trini Days, and they’re coming soon. On Saturday, July 4th make your way out to Parc Jean Drapeau for Jamaica Day 2015. While you’re there embrace the best in Jamaican food, beverages, music and entertainment courtesy of Montreal’s top restaurants. Then dance to the music of some of some of Montreal’s top DJs. Also featuring performances …