Fear can paralyze your life and prevent you from following your dreams. It’s all in your mind; – stop thinking about the hurdles and just jump over them.
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Navigators Travel to Guyana gives a taste of what Guyana has to offer to its readers, and it is the follow up to Navigators Travel to Barbados written by Howard Liverpool. This time our intrepid explorers travel to Guyana and learn about the history and geography of the country. They also sample some of the local cuisine and have a scary encounter with a ram sheep. It’s a children’s book geared to kids from ages…
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https://www.amazon.com/After-Botanical-Garden-Maggie-Harris/dp/0956290116?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc https://www.amazon.com/Berbice-Broadstairs-Maggie-Harris/dp/1902294289?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc https://www.amazon.com/Limbolands-Poems-Maggie-Harris/dp/1902294092?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc About the Author Maggie Harris was born in Guyana but has lived in the United Kingdom since the early 1970s. She performs her work widely in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and throughout Europe.
Relationships last longer when you don’t tell people about your personal problems. Remember – 20% of people don’t care and the other 80% are glad you have them.”
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Anjali is the breath of fresh air that the world of music is waiting for. A woman of gentile strength and passion, her innovative style, powerful sultry vocals and haunting melodies ensure that she will touch the heart of one and all. Her influences span several continents, cultures and musical genres therefore it is only natural for her music to fuse both classical and contemporary urban sounds. Born in Brooklyn, with roots in Guyana and…
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Thank you Alexis.
Profound
Marcia- your story is a testament to this quote. Look at what you were able to accomplish.
Indeed, so true. Can you kindly send me contact details so that I can send you a signed copy of my book, 🙂
Awesome. Will do. Thank you 🙂
Great advice Cloyette, especially for the young people.
Thank you Morslyn. I occasionally need to remind myself too.
I often do too my sister!