The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals first experience authority, cooperation, and governance. The Family Families teach … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean
Being from the Caribbean, I can speak to the reality of the family there. I grew up in a nuclear family with two parents. However, my family dynamic changed when I was a teenager, and my mother became the head of the household. This is commonplace in Jamaica, seemingly the norm, but it shouldn’t be. … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Single-Family Homes
Dear Friend, As you might be aware, I have been a working writer, editor, and author for over 10 years now. It all started with a dream to publish my own book of poems. Fast forward ten years, and I have worked as a copywriter, blogger, web administrator, and churned out thousands of articles for … Continue reading Support Jamaica Pen Publishers: Letter from the Editor
He was so unsuspecting. He snuck up on her, in a place, where she would not expect him to be. Yet, he was everything she wanted. No, he was not perfect, but he was perfect for her. He never judged her and he loved her to the nth degree. He showed affection, continually. He cooked, cleaned, … Continue reading Short Story #3: Love’s Story
I watched a video by renowned author J.K. Rowling, and I believe that she gets what many authors, like myself, are going through. She was speaking the Harvard University Commencement and her speech was about failure and I could tell that she lived exactly what I am now going through. To have that similarity and … Continue reading Why I Write by Author Denise N. Fyffe
Suicide often occurs because someone feels trapped in a world of constant despair. Suicidal tendencies are often triggered by stress, trauma, bullying, unemployment, relationship issues, gambling problems, chemical imbalance, grief and other factors.
The bible says that “death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits”. Therefore, as guardians of our bloodline, we must take the reins and strategically place the power, authority, presence and dictates of God, over the lives of our children; even to the 12th … Continue reading Book Feature on Declarations for My Sons and Daughters by Denise N. Fyffe
An employer’s obligation to their workers does not start and stop at providing them with employment. More is required for them to contribute consistently and positively to the company; also for them to increase that level of productivity for their entire tenure at the organization. Business owners might think that if they employ certain empowerment … Continue reading Book Excerpt from Empowering the 21st Century Worker by Denise N. Fyffe
The department that handles the brunt of the administrative function at a university if oft referred to as a Registry. The person in charge of said department is called a Registrar. There are a myriad of functions, which originate in this administrative hub. For the life of the student at any institution, a large amount … Continue reading Book Excerpt from Is the Registry Happy by Denise N. Fyffe
Teaching is one of the oldest professions in the world and many aspire to this profession; as is the case in any other career, many of us aim to be the best and most proficient. Many of us strive to improve on what existed before. This is a natural intrinsic desire as we are creatures … Continue reading Book Excerpt from The Expert Teacher’s Guide on How to Motivate Students by Denise N. Fyffe