BlogHide Resteemsraphaelthompson (25)in story • 7 years ago'Bonefishin' in the 242'The hissing of the line as it peels off the reel sets my heart feverishly pumping. This was the monster bonefish I had dreamt about hooking all night. This elusive, powerful gladiator was tearing…raphaelthompson (25)in story • 7 years agoTrapped“Trapped” The balmy midnight calm was suddenly shattered by the sounds of a horrendous crash and a deathly scream. Hard metal and glass screeched agonizingly against pavement, followed by the…raphaelthompson (25)in culture • 7 years agoJunkanoo in the 242Junkanoo is one of the greatest cultural events in The Bahamas. Two major junkanoo parades are held in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence. One takes place on Boxing Day, the day…raphaelthompson (25)in life • 7 years agoFreakshowMany persons cannot comprehend living their life hiding from social events or gatherings. I hide from shopping, bank lines, bill lines, church services and any sort of social or professional…raphaelthompson (25)in story • 7 years agoMy Early Years of Teaching in the 242It was my first day teaching. I went to the school bright and early at 7:30 a.m. because it was nearby, with my briefcase loaded with papers and my brain full of ideas. The principal was already…raphaelthompson (25)in story • 7 years agoMy Early Years of Teaching in the 242When we arrived in Betsy Bay I was thankful after enduring a very uncomfortable ride on the back of the pickup. I was taken to my residence where I met the Principal of the school waiting for me…raphaelthompson (25)in story • 7 years agoMy Early Years: Teaching in the 242I was eighteen when I graduated from the College of The Bahamas with my first degree and a teaching certificate. The year was 1983 and I was anticipating a glorious teaching career. My first…
