Of bulk shopping in Bermuda

Recently another warehouse-style shopping facility opened in Bermuda, and people flocked by the hundreds to scope out the goods for sale. Even though there was currently another facility within a mile, there seemed to be a market for another similar shopping experience.

How long will it last, who knows.

It's a bit interesting in this day and age, and the way the local economy has gone, that people are still content with the limited shopping paradigms here. You have your regular grocery stores and 'super' markets, and bulk shopping for when you want barrels of mayo or kool aid mix (and of course, more practical products like paper towels or diapers).

However I'm a bit surprised that nobody's yet floated the idea of a membership shopping place. Similar to your Costco, or Sam's Club, that particular business model seems like more of a sure thing than yet another bulk shopping facility.

Purely spitballing, of course.

It could very well be that our limited population and potential reluctance to trying new things out could already be a huge red flag to any potential investors, and current store owners may be content to stick with the status quo if they're earning tidy profits.

About beaches: Shelly Bay

I grew up in the Shelly Bay area, so have had keen interest in this project to restore the property at the public beach and park and create a viable business venture.

After wading through the usual politicking from the various political cheerleaders, it appears that it comes down to one main issue, that's the creation of a car park adjacent to the existing (public) playground. Middle ground is achievable, but will it happen or will one or the other parties at play get railroaded instead, derailing the project altogether?

Hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised. Come on, Bermuda. Get it together.

More important things in life

There are far more important things in life than political nonsense and pointless debates on easily solvable or unimportant issues...

Presenting Exhibit A.

I'm humbled, and blessed.

To my son, all I can say is that the world is yours. I'm going to do whatever I can to set you on a positive path.

Conquer Your Fears

One truth that I've learned over the years, is that if you want something, you have to go and get it. Being passive is no way to achieve anything, except maybe pity. It's a hard and sometimes painful lesson, and far too often I've personally failed to follow through on achieving my goals, but the only way to get things done is to power through the pain, or conquer your fears.

Today I was able to get one goal accomplished, that was long over due. And to channel my inner fake celebrity routine, "if *I* can do it, then so can you".

Conquer your fears, in all facets. That way, at the end of the day, you'll have peace of mind in knowing that you gave it a try.

About trimming the size of Cabinet

Been holding onto this for a while here. No, this has nothing to do with the Throne Speech or the like, but it's a bit telling that it's another recommendation from the SAGE committee that has been neglected by the powers that be. What a waste of time and effort, in the end, huh. The OBA, once again not being particularly bold.



Govt tables SAGE report | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Politics

Why would a church body put money to this

When there's gun violence in Bermuda, the most we hear from major figures from Christian faiths is the suggestion that they have National Days of Prayer.

When there's an issue of equal rights for gay people, the protests are often far greater... now up to the point where a major PR campaign is put together by said church bodies.

All I can think is that for all the money it took to not only have a website built, but also put together TV, radio and print advertisements, they could have made some major impact on initiatives that address things that are actually harmful.

Cue that Kermit and tea-sipping meme.

Carrots and sticks, reloaded (road safety)

So the extent of the police's strategy in 2015 for road safety appears to be a purely carrot-based approach, with this whole 'MAN' thing. The police for their part appears to be quite chuffed that they handed out 2300 of these Motorist advice notices to the motorists violating traffic laws.

If they're seriously going to use this as a barometer of success, then they're really out of touch.

Success is fewer infractions, not fewer *ticketed* infractions. It is the changing of our driving culture, not a bunch of 'MANs'. Goodness.

Carrot time is over. Bring on the stick already. Stop mollifying bad and dangerous drivers.