Real Life Stories

My window in Haiti has a garden view in Haiti - Compare to garden view in the USA

Whether you live in a home or an apartment in the United States everything has a view. Lake view, garden view, you name it, that's what the Real Estate agent wants to sell you. In Haiti I have more than a garden view, I can actually cook what's in the garden. more »

June 9, 2018 10:11 AM

Most Haitians refuse to talk about the issues that makes Haiti look bad in the eyes of the world

"Les linges sales se lavent en famille" (dirty linen should not not washed in public) How many times in the Haitian community do you hear people say that? It's their way of saying STOP talking about what makes me feel ashamed of myself and my country. But how will people know you're in pain if you don't scream??? more »

July 22, 2018 12:06 PM

Life in Haiti - I'm MOVING BACK to the Countryside, the Old Man said!

"Life is tough here in the city," the old Haitian man said, "I'm too old for this. I am moving back to the countryside where I own land. At least will be able to eat everyday..." more »

March 22, 2017 7:49 AM

Haitians in the USA vs. Haitians in Haiti

There is a huge difference between Haitians in the USA and Haitians in Haiti: more »

April 27, 2013 1:07 PM

Show me the Money! The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease? Not Always...

Have you ever used these terms at work: Show me the Money! Or the squeaky wheel gets the grease? Let me tell you a story about that... more »

March 21, 2013 8:45 AM