People sometimes call me judgemental. Don’t Judge… I say it is part of my job to be judgemental. It is my job to take limited data and make some assumptions based on my worldview beliefs. I am well aware that I am judged on my opinions, what I say, how I act, how I dress,ContinueContinue reading “Shades of Grey: People Sometimes Call Me Judgemental”
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The Beginning is the End is the Beginning 2 of 3: 2011
Part Two of the Trilogy… 6. House We moved in 2011. It was stressful and wonderful in equal measure (but probably more wonderful). Our house is now our home and I’m so grateful for all the help we had. Especially from Them and Them. I can’t imagine going back to a one-bedroom flat. We’ve hardly needed/ wantedContinueContinue reading “The Beginning is the End is the Beginning 2 of 3: 2011”
Goan Overseas Association: G.O.A.
[Edit, Oct 2016: You might be reading this from a link posted on GoanVoice. Note that: 1) this is a post from Oct 2008, and 2) it contains my personal opinions. The eulogy I delivered at Marcus’ funeral is here. You may also be interested in reading the speech I delivered at Selma Carvalho’s bookContinueContinue reading “Goan Overseas Association: G.O.A.”
No-one said it would be easy
Well.It’s been a very long time.And so much has happened since I last posted…I’ve got married and been on honeymoon, entered my second year as a fully-qualified teacher, learned how ambivalent I am about myself, recaptured my love of guitar, reminisced about university years, learned about Africa, and completed community (leadership) service.Even more interesting isContinueContinue reading “No-one said it would be easy”
Come Together
I think it’s easy to be cynical.As anyone who knows me will be aware, I am passionate about my cultural community: the Goan community. I’m part of the committee that runs the Young London Goans’ Society (YLGS).It’s frustrating and satisfying in equal measure, and I suppose that’s what makes it enjoyable. The full range ofContinueContinue reading “Come Together”
James D'Souza 