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
After Life Vacancies
Upon my death, two critical roles will be activated.
Weekday Drinking
Weekday drinking after 50 is like childbirth.
It’s Really Me Honey
My car knows when I’m behaving funny.
A.I. Allegiance
I’ve made no secret of the fact that when the inevitable AI takeover happens, I’m siding with the robots.
Parking Like A Subordinate
Every day I reverse out of my garage and through a gate, glancing once at the side mirror, a quick adjustment, then I power through. Like a boss!
Chirping Lizards???
I understand there are house lizards in Barbados that make a chirping noise.
Thankful!
I shudder just thinking about it.
I’m Back
I took a break because… life
You're Never Too Old To Learn
While I was stuck in a traffic jam just now, singing Chandelier by Sia at the top of my voice, I made an amazing discovery.
I Believe I Can Fly
I see that they’re people my age doing regular, rigorous exercise, cross fit and other such madness.
The Best Star Trek Is…
In anticipation of the upcoming Picard series and after binging recently on The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise and Discovery, I feel like talking Star Trek and comparing the series.
There be Dragons... I Guess
Recently I saw a friend post that she was still “in shock at Rhaegal’s death” in Game of Thrones.
The Real Enemy
Much of the conflict in the world would end if humans stopped dwelling on the differences between us and instead concentrate on the similarities.
Memories DO Leave like People Do
This morning I was heading to the supermarket and thirty seconds after I left my driveway I remembered that my ex-wife was a little under the weather and I should call her.
A Tale of Bajan Shame
Let me tell you the story of the first time I was ashamed to be a Barbadian.
Celebrate Yard Fowls!
Former Barbados prime minister, Erskine Sandiford, is quoted as describing a yard fowl in the following way
The Robots Are Going To Win
I recently had reason to use a massage chair to help me with some severe back pains. It was a quite an experience.
The Time Travel Mission to a Rum Shop
There’s a prank I would love to play sometime. I’d rush into a rum shop somewhere in the Barbados, act as if I'm out of breath and ask a group of rum drinkers “What’s today’s date?”
I See Your Embarrassment And Raise You...
I began writing this post a few months ago after a Facebook friend posted the question “What is your most embarrassing memory?”. There were some great responses but I think I got them beat.
A Blackberry Lovestory
Today I was able to take a look at the iPhone X. It really is a remarkable piece of technology. I think we’re closer to Star Trek level communicators than we think.

