Author name: Meli Mel

Mom and wife originally from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and now reside in the United States. This blog is about the day to day things I see and sometimes may encounter in this fascinating world that we live in. Live life in concert with your values! Never be paralyzed! Don't wait for people to change!

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Review of Miami Carnival and Fetes 2023

This year, I decided I was not covering Miami Carnival or the fetes. I just wanted to go out and free up mehself since I didn’t get to go to St. Lucia as planned. I even did something that I said I was done with. After 12 years, I decided to play mas in Miami […]

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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: Balancing Factors and Impact

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by red blood cells that become misshapen and rigid, leading to various complications and health challenges. In this article, we will explore the main factors influencing SCD, including the significance of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and

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Junior Mas for Miami Carnival 2023

This is where it starts and the future of our culture. This year Miami Carnival has 12 Junior bands, and to me personally, I feel every adult band should have a Junior band, eh, but dais just me; there are about 22 adult bands. Click on each image to get more information about registering and

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More Miami Carnival Costumes

Last set of Miami Carnival costumes that I will be featuring. If you want to see, more costumes, visit the Miami Carnival Website here. Lawd, how times have changed, cause those Miami Carnival prices are giving me Caribbean Carnival prices oui. Imagine only body wear for $600+…back in the day, you were getting a likkle

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Miami Carnival 2023

From one big carnival to another…we just jumping over Labor Day eh (do people still do Labor Day). Anyway Miami Carnival is coming up October 8, 2023 and there will around 22 Mas Bands vying for Band of the Year. Let me tell you eh, some of dem costumes is giving Caribbean Carnivals including de

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