CHRISTMAS IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO 2011

Jamaica50 Ottawa

I have been busy with life and so I haven't had much time to share my photos. This week I was a guest on Rogers 22 Daytime Ottawa programme and I had a fantastic time with Derick and Kelli as I showed them how to make Jamaica's national dish, "ackee and saltfish".

MY CAMEL RIDE IN THE HOLY LAND

The Storm is Over!

GIVING THANKS FOR TODAY 16.12.09

Fishing in Ontario, Canada

I have been missing in action for a few months but I still have some gorgeous pictures to share. Below are some pictures taken recently on a fishing trip in Ontario Canada. I wish I could say I caught the fish below, but I didn't. That was the handy work of my daughter! She caught 11 fishes that day! I'm so proud of her!

Hampton Reunion 2008

It was wonderful to relive the Hamptonian experience in July. For those of you Hamptonians who couldn't make it, you missed an amazing weekend. You must plan to join us at the next event. Why not join us at www.facebook.com to view additional photos and to hear others share their experience.

Below is my favourite shot of the weekend. Enjoy!

Hampton School Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Hampton School, St Elizabeth, Jamaica.

Join us as we celebrate our 150th annivesary. For a list of activities click on the link below:http://www.hamptonschool.edu.jm/SoA.html

Also join us on FACEBOOK : search for HAMPTONIANS or click on this link :

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7404775978

SUMMA VIRTUTE ET HUMANITATE

Hampton School - Badly Damaged

HAMPTON SCHOOL, my alma mater has once again sustained extensive damage in the recent hurricane. Valhalla was badly damaged along with many of the pianos as well as the computer lab with over 100 machines. The Principal's residence, the tennis court and many class rooms will have to be repaired.

Below are some pictures showing some of the damage.

If anyone can extend a helping hand or send donations please contact: Mrs. Heather Murray, Principal, Hampton School, Malvern P.O., St Elizabeth. Tel : 876 966 5163 Fax: 876 9665115.

Let us make every effort to restore our legacy. If you require more information please feel free to contact me.

DEIDRE S. POWELL

deidrepowell@gmail.com

How mi fi go to mi bed?

Lord mi know mi should go to bed
But mi sit here with mi hand pon mi head
Mi ears tune into the radio
And mi realize Dean naw show wi nuh favour
Yes to di the south the eye shift
But that nuh stops roofs from lift
In Liganeau a house drop
And all now the rain and breeze won’t stop
Manchester seem to be getting it hard
And that near near to my parent’s yard
Di last time mi talk to mi family dem safe and sound
But nuff nuff tree drop to the ground
Lord mi hope nobody nuh dead
Fah lawd Dean is all and more than mi dread
Lawd how mi fe sleep
When wid every new bulletin my heart leap
Mi hafi stay up all night
And keep watch til morning light
And hope seh onuh all batten down
And nothing more drop to di ground