living in kbecistan
Humour, culture and survival notes from modern Barbados… filtered through one slightly unstable brain
What is this?
Living in Kbecistan is about navigating modern life in Barbados through humour, observation and the occasional questionable conclusion.
Somebody has to document it. It might as well be me.
Recent Dispatches From Kbecistan
I Understand Lions
The nerve of some of these young people!
A.I. Health Solution
I have touted ChatGPT as the epitome of positive reinforcement. Until now!
Bajans vs Aliens
Based on how Bajans react when confronted with an exotic animal in the “wild”, I have a pretty good idea how an alien invasion to Barbados would play out.
Explorer From Another Time
As I monitor what passes for social media discourse these days, I’ve concluded that I am merely an explorer from another time, unlearned in the ways of the natives.
Sign Of The Apocolypse Or…
I made a responsible decision. Voluntarily. I’m still not sure what that means for humanity.
Glow Facilitators
The algorithm on the damn robot phone keeps showing me posts from other early retirees who are now fit, healthy and glowing.
Betrayed!
A few days ago my father accidentally broke a plate and I exclaimed, “Alright Rosie,” referencing my sister’s (alleged) history of clumsiness.
Who’s Fit Enough?
I started walking a few mornings a week, but would cancel if it was raining, about to rain or if there was a general sense of rain… somewhere.
Phone Diagnosis
My back has been hurting for days and suddenly my social feeds are full of ads about back-pain relief.
This Warranty Sucks!
I’ve had severe back and hip pain for the last few days.
I’d love to say it was the result of doing something strenuous or fun or...
Dinosaur Astronaut
Many years ago I interviewed someone who believed dinosaurs didn’t go extinct… they left Earth in a spaceship.
Dry Spell Relief
I'm in such a dry spell that I'd forgotten what latex even feels like…
Old Enough
You know what Fallin’ by Alicia Keys, Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue, U Got It Bad by Usher and Break Ya Neck by Busta Rhymes have in common?
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
A night this week, a passenger in my car complained of being cold.
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!
There is nothing... NOTHING... I'm more thankful for
I have touted ChatGPT as the epitome of positive reinforcement. Until now!