living in kbecistan
Humour, culture and survival notes filtered through one slightly unstable brain
Let me Explain
Living in Kbecistan is about navigating modern life in Barbados through humour, observation and the occasional questionable conclusion.
Consider this the official record - maintained by a middle-aged, mostly retired, slightly twisted Bajan man.
Dispatches From The Field
Sexiest Bajan Ting Award
I wasn’t aware that People Magazine was a serious authority on sexiness. I always assumed the proclamation of Sexiness Man Alive was a joke to be honest. Just fluff in a fluffy publication.
The Mankini Experiment
I have often taken a “Sure, why not?” approach to new opportunities. This time? Instant regret!
“Some Fishcakes Kill a Lady”
Fake News Alert
I am certain that the phrase of the year is fake news.
Frasier Crane in Blackface
One of my so called friends read my recent blog entry and was amazed that I dared to play Bring Me To Life at a bar in Barbados.
DJ Clash! Pinyaarrr!
A DJ clash between Africa and Elvis. What could go wrong?
The 5 P's of Party Cruise Marketing
The following was written after listening to a ten minute conversation between two of my workmates, so I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information.
Barbados Five-O - The Centipede Incident
Barbados Five-O would be a whole thing. But I would stay for the Rupee theme.
Discovering Discovery
I’ve been reading and hearing the complaints about the newest Star Trek iteration, Discovery, primarily from diehard Trekkers. I hear you bros. If I was expecting classic Trek I would be very disappointed too.
Bad Gyal Ri Ri Avenue
I see that there is a proposal to rename Westbury Road Rihanna Drive.
Just One Goblet, Lord
I’m telling you: the Messiah simply wouldn’t get a quiet moment.
Coprophobia
I was once at an event where someone was shot.
Partial Recall
She walk on by, all gold and brown
She got a taste for the gold and brown
It’s the best thing she found
LP Memories
I remember the pure joy of my monthly visits to Number 1 Record Shop in the late 80’s and early 90’s to prowl the new release section for the latest music.
Fish Dish
For as long as I can remember this fish (or one exactly like it) has been at the pet store at Sheraton Mall
Why Isn't Soca Bigger?
Why hasn’t Soca progressed like Reggae has?
A Chicken Tale
True story. Yesterday I witnessed a chicken doing chicken things at the side of the road.
