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STORIES of DIVERSITY

RG SPRING 2019

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It Takes All Sorts to Make a World Stories of diversity

Eyes on Me: Interview with Desmond Smith

ART + ENTERTAINMENT A visually impaired saxophonist feels the rhythms of old Bermuda

When Fine Art and Rebellion Collide

ART + ENTERTAINMENT A Chat with tattoo artist James Cooke

Natural vs. Cosmetic

HEALTH + FITNESS A shift in physical attraction

What This?

HEALTH + FITNESS Get to know the different -thyroidisms: signs, symptoms, risks

Abundant Wellness

HEALTH + FITNESS Jasmine DeSilva on having everything (that matters)

Not seeing and Believing

HEALTH + FITNESS Living with anxiety

Skincare with Ava Pitt

BEAUTY + FASHION Ancient skincare treats

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen

HOME + LIVING Trends for 2019

Spring Hacks for your Bermuda Home

HOME + LIVING We just made your life easier!

Cooking Class

FOOD + DRINK Welcome to Thailand from Executive Chef Danai

Food Trends

FOOD + DRINK Fusion

Big World

TRAVEL + LEISURE A chat with pilot Tariq Lynch-Wade

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20 WILD CRUSH Sunglasses, Argus Optical Bodysuit, patent leather belt, and necklace, Jazzy Boutique Trousers, Toxic Rose Boutique

52 SPRING ESSENTIALS 50

24 Hours

TRAVEL + LEISURE Discover Hong Kong

Diversity

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

EDITOR’S NOTE

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Can You Meet Me Where I’m At? Let’s start with the question, “What is diversity?” It seems to be the biggest challenge of humankind today to genuinely appreciate the interdependence of humanity, cultures and even the natural environment around us. Mutual respect for qualities and experiences that are different than our own doesn’t seem to be inherent. So, how can we as a community, begin to recognize that personal, cultural and institutionalised discrimination, while it might create privileges for some, has many disadvantages for others? While it’s encouraging that some of our business players are starting the conversation, the fact of the matter is that “diversity” stretches far beyond the buzz words of #insurance and #workplace. And while #race is a part of it, there’s more to it. The idea of diversity runs through our

entire lifestyle – in our homes and how we live, the arts that we are enriched by, our choice of entertainment, the food that we eat and the way that we dress, the people we choose to follow and the way we decide to lead, how we workout and also decompress, and the list goes on. Through these pages, we realise that we can only begin to explore the meaning of diversity in Bermuda, a topic of which we have only seen the tip of the iceberg. We are gung ho about starting the conversation, but we need you to keep it going.

KRISTEN SCOTT NDIAYE

MEET the CONTRIBUTORS Ava Pitt Ava Pitt

is an aspiring actress, part-time model and fashionista (Diploma in Fashion Design from Academia Italiana) who can often be found lavishing enjoying the natural beauty of the great outdoors.

Jasmine DeSilva

Jasmine DeSilva is the owner and creator of Abundant Wellness, a wellness consultancy firm, and is motivated to, and mildly obsessed with, helping women become and commit to being their best selves every day.

Deanna Williams

Photographer and founder of DW Perception. Deanna has been photographing for three years now and has enjoyed the transition from hobbyist to small business owner. Clients include Pinksand Entertainment, English Sports Shop, Gibbons Company, One Communication and Digicel.

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Karlandra Smith

Karlandra Smith is a Bermudian fashionista with a decade of local and international style direction under her belt. She draws her inspiration from music, sports, nightlife, urban culture and her mother, and she describes her look as the “Soundtrack of My Life”.

Kevin Smith

Kevin is a marketing and communications professional who loves to dress well. Period.

Alexander Masters

Alexander Masters is an internationally published photographer residing in Bermuda specialising in weddings and corporate events. Alexander is also the proud owner and operator of Seamless Studios.

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ONLINE

RGMAGS.COM DIVERSITY in BEAUTY

It came at a time when large brands such as Tarte, YSL, IT Cosmetics and even Beauty Blender were called out for their lack of shades and inclusivity in their products during this age of social media and the rise of influencer culture. Read the whole story on rgmags.com.

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DIVERSITY in

BEAUTY

This story was written in collaboration with our Is This Thing On? columnist, Alejandra Ottley.

1. @nytcooking Christina Sgobba, Marketing Manager 2. @rupikaur Carlene Spencer-Darrell, Publications & Product Development Manager 3. @beauty.traveliing Nikeisha Burrows, Creative Director 4. @hypebae Rajan Simons, Digital Content Specialist 5. @dswt Christina White, Senior Graphic Designer 6. @traveloveroma Kristen Scott Ndiaye, Content Manager

LETS GET SOCIAL

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SPRINGSPOTLIGHT READ

Born on a Blue Day Daniel Tammet

Bestselling author Daniel Tammet sees numbers as shapes, colours, and textures, and he can perform extraordinary calculations in his head. He can learn to speak new languages in a week and has savant syndrome, an extremely rare condition that gives him the most unimaginable mental powers. Fascinating and inspiring, Born on a Blue Day explores what it’s like to be special and gives us an insight into what makes us all human—our minds.

EXPERIENCE Brew 53 Front St, City of Hamilton, Bermuda

Featuring part coffee house, part craft brewery, Brew is a totally unique and one of a kind hot new spot on Front Street. Gourmet “ready to eat” quick service sandwiches, salads and pastries sit temptingly on display and don’t forget; speciality coffees both cold and hot. Brew also features Bermuda’s first Wine Wall, sporting 8 selections of wine on tap from specific wine regions such as the Napa Valley. In the mood for a local brew? Brew features 8 of Bermuda’s oldest local brewery ales and beers on tap. Instagram & Facebook @brewbermuda

WATCH Aladdin May 24, 2019

Upcoming: the live-action adaptation of your Disney 1992 favourite, Aladdin, is based on the Arabic folktale from One Thousand and One Nights. Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith, among others, this film is not to be missed, if only just for the genie.

Find more reviews of books, events and food on rgmags.com.

ART + ENTERTAINMENT

EYESON ME Interview with

DESMOND SMITH Photography by Akil SIMMONS

Desmond Smith is a saxophonist who can still feel the rhythms of old Bermuda in the beat of his walk. He takes us back to a simpler time in music. For him, a lifestyle became a passion, and here he celebrates the people who helped him to succeed, despite his gradual loss of sight. How did you get into music? I came up around the seaside. My friends and I were avid percussionists. We used to play congas on garbage cans, we made flutes out of bamboo and drumsticks out of cane sticks, or whatever we could find. The African rhythm was in me. In my early teens, kids in the neighbourhood decided to start a band together – back then, starting a band was the easy way out of mischief. In the late 70s, we listened to a lot of Latin Jazz – that music was timeless. There wasn’t any reggae playing everywhere as you see now. Growing up, we listened to Mandrill, they were an American multi-genre band formed in Brooklyn, New York City. Do you know Worlds of Ghetto? “War” was a funk band from California that we loved.

I don’t need my eyes to play music

Who supported your passion? The most supportive person was my cousin, Emily Brangman, who backed the loan for me to buy my first saxophone (It was Selmer Mark 6). She had me work it off for the next two years (over $1000) by giving me my first job at Cambridge Beaches. I ended up playing music at Cambridge Beaches full-time, and the rest is history. What are the changes that you’ve seen? As discotheques came in, things got really slow. People didn’t want to hear Latin Jazz anymore. I started to play more at weddings and functions. When reggae came in, though, things started to pick up again.

How does it feel to be on stage? Is it easy now? It’s a great feeling to make people happy. It was Cecil “Pot” Gilbert who taught me that the better you get, the humbler you get. I’ve taken a lot of lessons: I took my first flute lesson from Maxwell Maybury; Gandy Burgess lived at the hotel when I was playing there and I learned so much from him; then Rags Richardson gave me lessons from ages 18-20 years old. I also learned how to repair instruments from Jack Unque who worked at JMC Music Corp in New Jersey. I could do it really well, too! Until I started to lose my sight in my 40s. I used to be a carpenter and was struck in the eye, a few times. I stay positive though. At least I knew colour and could see at one point. How do you get by with little sight? Sometimes you can get away with basic things. The good thing is that I don’t need my eyes to play music. As long as I’m on my saxophone, I don’t need to see. For places that I know, I can memorise the space. If you bump into something once, you never bump into it again! What are you doing now? I have my own production company – Celestial Productions. I want to celebrate more Bermudian artists for their talent. We’re looking to mix top local entertainers with foreign entertainers, so instead of just having the Bermudians open up the big shows, they will all play together. n RG Mags | rgmags.com

ART + ENTERTAINMENT

Art

WHEN FINE

and REBELLION COLLIDE

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ART + ENTERTAINMENT

A chat with JAMES COOKE Robyn BARDGETT, Photography by Akil SIMMONS

The art of the tattoo has evolved. While some may still see it as an act of rebellion, many more are recognising that the body is yet another canvas for artists to create masterpieces.

ames Cooke grew up “always painting, drawing and making sculptures.” But it was convincing his mom (who he praises for sparking his creativity) to buy him his first tattooing equipment that solidified where he would take his talent. “I explicitly promised her that I wouldn’t tattoo a real person,” said Cooke. Being a self-proclaimed “knucklehead”, it didn’t take long before he was inking up kids at his boarding school. It almost got him expelled, but it also opened up an introduction to Smokin’ Joes, and its owner, Joe Mathias.

After getting my first tattoo at around 15 that was when I realised that it was a profession that people can do for a living.

He’d drawn an angel and taken it with him to get his first tattoo. “Joe asked me what I planned to do with my talent and said he thought I might have what it takes to tattoo professionally. He still encouraged me to finish school, though! “After getting my first tattoo at around 15 that was when I realised that it was a

profession that people can do for a living. Once I realised that, I was dead set on that was what I was going to do,” said Cooke. Since 2016, Cooke has been tattooing full time at Smokin Joes. With his “fiery passion” for tattooing solidified, his fine art also continued to evolve. Last year, after an impromptu visit to Gallery 117 and a chance meeting with gallery director Danjou Anderson, Cooke was invited to show his work. He created pieces for the gallery’s Small Picture Show in December – several of which sold before the show opened. While Bermuda’s colours and beauty inspired him, Cooke said he wanted to paint Bermuda through a different, “distorted lens”. “I wanted to communicate the things I see going on here, and I didn’t want to just paint pretty pictures but to say something and move people to think or question what’s going on around them.” Cooke’s tattoos have elements of his art woven in but at the end of the day clients come to him with their vision. “Almost 100 percent of tattooing is me creating art for other people,” said Cooke. “I like the fine arts side because I get to express my emotions. I can do it with tattoos as well, but it’s less so for me and more of a service. They are both muscles that need to be flexed at the same time.” n Connect with James @tommyguntattoo RG Mags | rgmags.com

HEALTH + FITNESS

beauty?

NATURAL VS.

COSMETIC BERMUDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MENTAL SHIFT IN PHYSICAL ATTRACTION Annabel COOPER

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hile the first documented use of cosmetics dates back to Ancient Egypt, when both men and women wore kohl around their eyes and women would stain their cheeks with red paint, recent research suggests that as far back as the Stone Age, people may have been decorating their bodies. Jump forward several thousand years and how have things changed? Do men and women still use cosmetic treatments to improve their appearance or do they prefer the well-known mantra of diet and exercise? How do they think they can achieve their best physical self ? A recent RG Magazine poll asked over 200 people in Bermuda whether they preferred a natural or cosmetic look and while over 90 per cent said they preferred to look natural, a significant number also said that they had Men are a either had or would growing consider having a segment of the cosmetic procedure. Almost 100 per cent non-invasive of women said they cosmetic use make-up and 87 treatments per cent said they had had a cosmetic treatment done to their hair. In comparison, only 13 per cent of men had had a cosmetic hair treatment, but a further 7 per cent said they would consider it in the future. “Traditionally men have been more private, and it was not thought macho to care about your appearance,” says Dr Benjamin Lau, Founder of the Omni Medical & Laser Clinic. He explains however that the internet and social media has been largely responsible for a shift in views about what can be done to enhance physical appearance and that while women still make up the larger number of requests, more men are now considering cosmetic services. “Men are a growing segment of the non-invasive cosmetic treatments,” he says. “I think it’s because men are aware of their choices and there is a general shift towards personal health and quality of life for many younger people especially. “Men are very interested in hair restoration, which is maybe one of the largest cosmetic concerns that they pursue. I don’t see a big shift for men yet for fine lines or wrinkles, but I would not be surprised if that could change substantially in the next five or 10 years.” Shameela Simons who is a Medical Aesthetic Nurse at Vida Medical Spa agrees

that the number of men requesting cosmetic services is growing; however, most of her clients are still women. “Most of the time, men are just happy with the way they are,” she says. Simons also explains that the prevalence of non-surgical options is boosting demand as well as the fact that people don’t actually look like they have had work done. “People are more comfortable with having non-surgical options,” she says. “The more they see others doing it, they are pretty surprised that they look normal and natural. Even when I have clients that come in, the first thing they say is ‘I don’t want to look crazy, I don’t want to look puffy.’ My focus is to bring natural conservative changes over time.” “Women want to look more beautiful, slow ageing, they seek services and products that reduce lines and wrinkles, restore any lost volume to their face, fat reduction and body contouring. They also want to remove unwanted hair. “Men want to look more youthful, more masculine. They want products and procedures to reduce lines and wrinkles, remove unwanted hair, fat reduction and maintenance or gain of muscle mass.” Also apparent from the poll is that while people are prepared to use cosmetic treatments to achieve a natural look, the majority of respondents appreciate the importance of diet and exercise to look and feel their best. “Healthy living is becoming much more popular,” says Catherine Burns, Nutritional Therapist and Founder of Natural. She explains that women have more emotional baggage when it comes to food and their bodies but that they tend to be more proactive than men, however she has seen a shift recently: “90 per cent of my group clients are female, but I’ve had an increasing number of guys coming in lately for a one-to-one consultation. Women are way more comfortable in a group setting than men.” Monroe Darrell, Fitness Instructor and Owner of M-CORE says that all his clients view exercise as an asset to their life: “For the gentlemen I work with, they recognise the improvement to their health. For the majority of women I work with, they have always had a stronger sense of their health and wellbeing. They often want to lose some weight and I find them to be more disciplined.” Darrell said that personally, the natural look works well for him but he did point out that “nowadays, the cosmetic is so good you don’t know if it’s real or fake!” n

RG MAGS POLL:

Natural vs. Cosmetic What Bermuda Residents Think

90% women 100% men PREFERRED A MORE NATURAL VS. COSMETIC LOOK

73% women 67% men TAKE REGULAR EXERCISE AND SAID IT MAKES THEM FEEL HEALTHIER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE

70% women 68% men BELIEVED DIET IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND APPEARANCE

21% women HAVE HAD A COSMETIC PROCEDURE

49% women 12% men WOULD CONSIDER HAVING A COSMETIC PROCEDURE IN THE FUTURE

89% women WEAR MAKE-UP, FALSE EYELASHES OR FALSE NAILS TO MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK OR FEEL MORE ATTRACTIVE; 1 MAN SAID HE WORE MAKE-UP.

87% women HAVE DONE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO THEIR HAIR – DYE, EXTENSIONS, WEAVING OR NON-MEDICAL WIG WEARING

13% men HAVE HAD THEIR HAIR DYED; 7% SAID THEY WOULD GET IT DONE IN THE FUTURE

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HEALTH + FITNESS

What’s This:

-thyroidism? LARYNX

The buzz around the healthcare facilities has everything to do with your thyroid – a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of your neck – which is basically the control centre for your body. So, what? Hormones secreted by the thyroid help maintain the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs, and help the body to use energy properly. So, when something goes awry, so does everything else. Your metabolism especially either revs up too high or slows way down. These two conditions — hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism — affect the thyroid in different ways. What’s the difference? With hypothyroidism, “your whole metabolism slows down — the heart rate is slower than normal, the intestinal tract becomes

What are the symptoms? Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

(under active thyroid)

(over active thyroid)

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Fatigue Forgetfulness Dry skin Dry hair Brittle nails Constipation Weight gain Muscle cramps Depression Decreased menstrual flow Swelling in the front of the neck (goiter)

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Feeling hot Sweating Problems falling asleep Racing thoughts Difficulty focusing on one task Forgetfulness Change in bowel habits, where bowels are looser Elevated heart rate and palpitations Anxiety, nervousness, or irritability Weight loss Menstrual problems Fatigue

sluggish, and there is less heat production,” says Mario Skugor, MD, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic who specializes in thyroid disorders. In contrast, with an overactive thyroid, all body functions tend to speed up. Think of it as a racing car engine. “People with hyperthyroidism will have symptoms of a fast metabolism,” Skugor says.

THYROID

TRACHEA

Who is at risk of a thyroid disorder? Women are more likely to get thyroid disease, and both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism occur more often in women over 60. About 1 in 8 women are estimated to have thyroid disease at some point during their lifetimes. These thyroid disorders also tend to run in families. Thyroid problems can occur as a result of cancer treatments. And sometimes pregnancy can cause thyroid levels to fluctuate, taking up to a year to regulate. Does diet matter? Frankly, a healthy, balanced diet that gives you a broad range of minerals and trace elements such as iodine, selenium and zinc should be sufficient. There are foods called goitrogens (from the fact that one extreme symptom of hypothyroidism is a severely swollen thyroid gland, that is called goitre), which, if eaten in excess, can cause problems. These include soy-based foods; some green vegetables such as cabbage and kale; and some fruits and nuts. However, it is important not to overreact in terms of your diet. A healthy balance is what matters! n

Abundant

HEALTH + FITNESS

WELLNESS

Jasmine DeSilva

ON HAVING EVERYTHING Photography by Akil SIMMONS

The foundation of any long-term health plan has two essential pillars – nutrition and exercise. While we would all love a pretty pill that negates our need to get sweaty, eat more broccoli and less pizza, it truly does not exist.

s a mom, a wife, a busy working professional and an entrepreneur, I know that setting the time aside to execute on the big pillars can seem impossible! We typically place our personal needs very low on our “to do” list. However, the “self-care” warriors are all over social media urging us to take that time for ourselves. While my response is usually to ask them if my extra-long trips to the bathroom count, they are right; making your health a priority is an absolute necessity and a message I practice and preach.

But what other tips can help you in supporting your health goals?

Establish Your “Why?”

When I meet with clients for the first time, this is where we start. It is a process I adopted from the famous motivational leader, Simon Sinek. The fact is, we all are inspired by a sense of purpose and need to clearly understand the “why” to make change. Truthfully, your “why” can evolve over time. Maybe your initial “why” is to fit into that sexy LBD for an upcoming special occasion. But remember that your “why” should be an anchoring factor that pushes you beyond a short-term goal.

My personal “why”? I want to see my daughter grow and develop into a beautiful woman. I am dedicated to being her able-bodied and healthy partner in crime on that journey. Also, if I’m honest, I will always want to be “able” to dance on tables. Appropriate at 65? Maybe not. Impressive? Absolutely!

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HEALTH + FITNESS

Visualise Your Outcome

When I mention visualisation, I am not talking solely about the act of tearing out a page of Ciara’s abs and sticking it on your fridge (don’t judge, I’ve done it). Take the opportunity to close your eyes and visualise what you would look like at your healthiest. How would you feel? What would you be able to do with this renewed energy? What emotional strongholds would you shed along with the weight? Visualisation and meditation are powerful tools and establishing a mind-body connection daily will positively shape your health intentions.

Rally A Tribe

Let’s face it, going on a weight loss journey alone is difficult, to say the least. This is where your tribe comes in! Your tribe can be informal and consist of your co-workers or close friends. Or maybe you crave a more structured support group. Group weight loss programs and fitness classes can take the initial awkwardness out of meeting new people and instead conjure together a group of peers that can relate to your own journey. Additionally, a group fitness instructor/nutritionist will supply structure and additional accountability.

Cultivate Success-driven Environments To ensure lasting healthy habits and sustained weight loss, we must operate in environments that make such pursuits an easier choice. Start with the environment in your control, your home. Encourage your partner to join you in pursuing healthier meal options. Get your little ones to help you in the kitchen as you explore different ways to make a delicious nutrient-dense meal. After all, you are personally responsible for setting the foundation for their own health journeys. Also, if you do not have a workplace that has in place a worksite wellness plan, bring up the idea to your HR. The workplace is where adults spend most of their waking hours, and corporate wellness programs can be a key catalyst to success. Of course, there are many other ways that could support the major pillars of nutrition and exercise. But start with the advice here, and I promise that you will be on the right path to living a healthier and abundant life.

Jasmine DeSilva is the owner and creator of Abundant Wellness, a wellness consultancy firm dedicated to the infusing and promotion of health and wellbeing, everywhere. In 2011 she launched the award-winning local dance fitness programme, Fierce.Funk.Fitness. She advocates for prioritising health and well-being in corporate spaces, has raised over $10,000 for local charities, not to mention is motivated to, and mildly obsessed with, helping women become and commit to being their best selves every day. n Connect with Jasmine @jazzy_lifeinabundance Abundantlifebyjas.com

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HEALTH + FITNESS

NOT SEEING & BELIEVING

LIVING with

ANXIETY Photography by Deanna WILLIAMS

Paige Eversley is the Volunteer and Recreation Coordinator at WindReach and has been diagnosed with anxiety, an invisible disability that has a chance of affecting 1 in 4 individuals. Her family and close circle of friends have been supporting her for a few years, but she recently shared her journey through social media. She talked to us about what living with anxiety looks like for her. Why did you decide to talk about it? Talking about my anxiety diagnosis has been a journey. But frankly, talking about it just… helps! I started talking with some good friends about my symptoms and how I felt like they were escalating. They became my outlet whenever I felt really anxious. Slowly and not too loudly, I started sharing my experiences with more people over social media. That’s when the private messages came pouring in, thanking me for being so open, telling me they felt the same. When I stopped internalizing it, my symptoms became more manageable. How does it affect your daily life? My experience with anxiety makes no day the same. It has traveled with me through life, for example when I was young I had panic attacks before going to sleep for the fear of not waking up. In adolescent years, anxiety affected me socially making me fear new experiences. As an adult, panic attacks can still sneak up on me. As a mother of two small children and a busy career, on occasion I can feel like I am not exceeding enough at home or at work. With consistent support and encouragement around me I am lovingly reminded I can, after all, do this thing called life… even with anxiety. What is the most difficult part? Not letting the anxiety become a crutch. I must acknowledge to myself that I am in control and challenge an anxious mindset. Yes, living with a diagnosis (of any sort) can seem daunting and it takes a lot of mindful decisions to improve your quality of life. But it does not define you. Why are your drawn to WindReach? I love that WindReach embraces everyone who crosses the gate and includes our community as a whole. There is much more to

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With consistent support and encouragement around me I am lovingly reminded I can, after all, do this thing called life… an accessible space than you can imagine. Being accessible is the first step towards being inclusive. When individuals who are differently abled have access to more opportunities previously excluded from, it opens a platform to drive engagement between all abilities. Inclusion drives engagement and proximity leads to understanding. What is your stance on animal therapy? I am genuinely fascinated with the human animal connection and believe that animal therapy and positive animal interactions are underutilized. Interaction with animals through therapy, recreation or assistance, can increase quality of life for all individuals, ages and abilities. What other treatments do you use? A few examples that I find immensely helpful for me to manage my anxiety with are yoga and meditation, journaling, art, exercise and monitoring my sugar intake (though chocolate is pretty essential!). I also try my best to keep an open mind towards new practices which are good for overall well-being. n Connect with Paige

@paigee.bda

@paigeeversley

HEALTH + FITNESS

STRETCH A LIMB,

Pet a Goat ANIMALS ARE INCREASING WELLNESS IN GOAT YOGA Photography by Deanna WILLIAMS

Goat Yoga. Where the therapeutic capabilities of WindReach’s Petting Zoo meet the widely recognised wellness outcomes through yoga.

hat may have once seemed like a fleeting trend is here to stay, and just down the street, at WindReach. Goat yoga, originally founded in Oregon, USA, is an activity that sits within their programmes as an inclusive therapeutic and recreational experience. The activity has proven positive outcomes with classes that are adapted for individuals of all ages and abilities. The only prerequisite to the class is that you bring an open mind. The name itself elicits a chuckle so go

on, poke fun all you like! However, when you look closer at the benefits of therapeutic animal interaction and the yoga movement component, laughter and fun are what a goat yoga class is all about. Enjoyment in the moment is probably the biggest side effect of the class, but others also report improved flexibility and strength, a reduction in anxiety and depression, improved blood pressure, a decrease in stress and improvement with overall wellness. Goats are naturally curious, cuddly and social animals. They are the perfect complement to an outdoor yoga class that, when combined together, will guarantee to lift your mood and have you present in the moment to enjoy a positive mind-body connection.

Goat yoga isn’t for everybody, but like any form of exercise, what is? One of the main appeals of goat yoga is that it is an inclusive activity that allows us to celebrate all abilities. Their herd of Nigerian pigmy goats play a therapeutic role as they naturally support participants to relax, enjoy their surroundings, movement and meditation. Although the outcomes will vary from person to person, the majority of those who attend, report desirable changes in their ability to achieve balance in everyday living. Experiencing the outdoors at WindReach, away from the usual hustle and bustle of an overflowing schedule, with animal therapy and physical movement can improve mental health, especially those living with invisible disabilities (for example, depression, anxiety, learning differences, autism, or PTSD). How many times are we reminded “you can’t pour from an empty cup; take care of yourself first”? For a brief passing moment, this statement resonates in us all. Then we blink and swiftly re-connect to the driven daily rat race that has us all believing stress and exhaustion is the norm. Goat yoga is a unique experience that allows us to fill our cup so we can live each day to the fullest and set our mental health compass to overall wellness. n

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BEAUTY + FASHION

THIS SPRING/SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT STRIKING BOLD COLOURS, AND AN ASSORTMENT OF ANIMAL PRINTS. WE EXPLORE THE SALIENT FUSION OF THE TWO, OUR WILD CRUSH.

WILD

CRUSH Art Director & Styling Karlandra Smith @karlandra11 Kevin Smith @kces_ Photographer Alex Masters @ambda Makeup Artist O-Faces @makeupofaces Hair Stylist Synergy Hair Salon @synergyhairsalon Nails Bella Bella Nails @bellabella.nails Models Dominique @redhead_neeks Marley @Marley.joy Heston Studio INTO Bermuda Studio

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Left to Right Sunglasses, Argus Optical Bodysuit, patent leather belt, and necklace, Jazzy Boutique Trousers, Toxic Rose Boutique Sunglasses, Argus Optical Sunglasses and dress, Jazzy Boutique

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Top and skirt, Urban Cottage Patent leather belt, Jazzy Boutique

Dress, pumps and sunglasses, Jazzy Boutique Handbag, Gibbons Company

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BEAUTY + FASHION Top and skirt, Urban Cottage Patent leather belt, Jazzy Boutique Necklace, Toxic Rose

Sunglasses, Argus Optical Top, Gibbons Company Dress and pumps, Jazzy Boutique

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Left to Right Track suit, Jazzy Boutique Sunglasses, Argus Optical Track suit, Jazzy Boutique

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BEAUTY + FASHION

rom ancient times, we have always been about the serious business of enhancing what nature gave us. In fact, the practice of beauty enhancement – and the equally stunning verse that it inspired – was evident over 6000 years ago, in Kemet (Egypt). So, as humans have done all over the world, from the dawning of civilisation until the present moment, I’ll gather what I know about this ancient art and pass it on to you.

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SKINCARE treats from Ava Pitt Photography by Akil SIMMONS

Ava Pitt is a self-taught beauty and fashion maven.

First off, beauty starts on the inside. Here, the adage “you are what you eat” applies. Bulk up on leafy greens, increase your water intake and reduce your consumption of sugar, dairy products and fried foods. Maintaining adequate hydration and consuming nutritious foods will translate into a glowing, pimple-free complexion.

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Aloe is a miracle plant that soothes, moisturises and heals and can be used to treat various skin ailments. And it’s likely growing in your backyard!

Chondrus Crispus, aka Irish seamoss, is a nutrient-dense food that is as beneficial externally as it is internally. Use the gel for the ultimate facemask, transforming yourself into the divine beauty that you are.

Manuka honey is a natural humectant that contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. It also aids in wound care and tissue repair because of its antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It can be used to remove blemishes and dark marks or as a mask to restore your skin's pH and moisture balance.

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Gua Sha is known as an all-natural Botox alternative. It involves using a piece of jade or quartz and oil on the face. The jade is gently pressed upward and outward. The result? Capillaries burst, stimulating oxygenated blood flow and metabolic cell repair. Gua Sha instantly lifts and plumps the skin, smoothing existing lines and reducing wrinkles. Rubbing ice on your face after cleansing constricts the pores and reduces excessive oil production. It’s also a great treatment for the dark or

puffy area under the eyes, as the excess fluid that accumulates there is reabsorbed into the bloodstream.

When it comes to beauty, one of Bermuda’s best-kept secrets is Omni Medical & Laser Clinic. Located on Point Finger Road, Omni Medical & Laser Clinic provides a host of services, including photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, wrinkle and scar reduction and laser hair removal. Stop by sample their treatments - their knowledgeable and friendly staff will not disappoint! n

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STORIES OF DIVERSITY Annabel COOPER

We are all a product of our upbringing, our surroundings, the hand we were dealt with physically and mentally, and who we decide to be, and this diversity creates differences of knowledge, experience and understanding, and should be celebrated. Most of us, at some stage in our lives, have been singled out because of our circumstances, what we look like, who we are or what we believe. We all have a diversity story.

RACE

COVER STORY

Year 8 Students from Saltus Grammar School At the end of 2018, the Saltus Year 8 students studied Florenz Webbe Maxwell’s book, Girlcott, which tells the story of fictional character Desma Johnson, a black Bermudian girl living in segregated Bermuda in 1959 in the run-up to her 16th birthday. She wants to celebrate by going to the cinema with her friends, however, the theatre boycott is about to begin. By studying this book, the students received an eye-opening account of Bermuda’s racial history and while they were aware that in the past black Bermudians had been treated badly, for many of the students this was the first time they understood what that meant. They say they were particularly shocked to learn that the government would pull mortgages for black people who spoke out and that you were prevented from doing things because of the colour of your skin. “We feel sad about how people were treated because of their skin colour. This was unfair. Everyone is created equal.” Maxwell had been part of the secretive Progressive Group who organised the boycott and the students’ project culminated in a meeting with her and fellow Group members Gerald and Izola Harvey.

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In actually meeting living members of the Group it really hit home that this hadn’t happened that long ago. They were also struck by how humble they were and the fact that they had remained anonymous for so long. They needed to maintain secrecy at the time, but that secrecy continued for a further 40 years. “What they did was really positive,” says one of the students. “They were trying to stop racism in Bermuda; they made a real difference even though they were anonymous. It wouldn’t have worked if they had shown who they were.

It’s such an important part of Bermudian history and the book is written so well. “They showed they cared about what they were doing. It wasn’t for fame. It was never about them. It was about changing the way things were.” The group of students interviewed was diverse, and they all agreed that because of the Progressive Group there is less racism than there used to be. While none of the students interviewed has experienced racism first hand, they were all aware that it still existed on the island especially in the form of comments and insults. “People need to get with the time!” says one. Head of english, Louise Berryman, who managed the project, explains that they chose “Girlcott” because “it’s dealing with the fact that you couldn’t do something because you were a girl and because of the colour of your skin. We felt it covered two aspects of diversity at the same time. “It’s such an important part of Bermudian history and the book is written so well that it’s something we really wanted to cover.” When asked about the students’ reaction to the issues dealt with in the book, Berryman explains that there is a part in the book where Desma is told she can’t become an actuary because she is black and a girl: “They were shocked. In today’s context, students struggled to understand that people were limited because of their race and/or gender.” Ann Paynter, Director of middle school, adds: “I think it’s incredibly important that our students are aware. I think our students talk freely, they express opinions freely. I think this generation is going to be the generation to really move things forward and I think that’s amazing.” 7 students in total were interviewed including six Bermudians.

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GENDER

Sergeant Patricia ‘Jenny’ Woolridge, 31, Soldier in the Royal Bermuda Regiment Although Sgt. Woolridge has always enjoyed physical activity, she hadn’t always wanted to be a soldier and before 2011 had never considered joining the Royal Bermuda Regiment. It wasn’t until she was back on the island looking for a job that her sister forwarded her an email advertising the Regiment’s Recruit Camp, which paid $2,000 for the two weeks, that she found her calling. “I was always someone who was into sports and physical activities,” she says. “I figured it’s a challenge but I can get paid to do it, so why not. After my recruit camp, I fell in love. The money didn’t matter. “The environment makes you push yourself. The things you thought you couldn’t do, you can because you’ve worked so hard. You’ve practised; you’ve trained. Sometimes I think I have to work twice as hard because I’m female, but all those things make me a better person. “Being a woman in a man’s world is always a challenge. Sometimes physical, sometimes mental. I like to have my hair out and my nails done, but at camp you can’t have your hair out, but this is a commitment. I chose to do it. I pull my hair back and get back in.

I don’t feel it’s a man’s world all the time because I’m doing what the men are doing. I work as hard as anyone else. “When you know, as a women, you can accomplish what I’ve accomplished in a man’s world, it is awesome. Being able to prove people wrong by doing what you enjoy is an amazing feeling.” Woolridge explained that in spite of enjoying what she does, she has, at times, found it tough, but that this experience not only makes her better at her job, but also puts her in a stronger position to help others. “In my first year I quit on one of our route marches, and to this day I will never quit again. The feeling of quitting

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was just the worst in the world. That was an experience and challenge that I had to overcome. I tell people I quit once and tell them they will hate themselves if they do it. “I speak from experience when I speak to my troops. I don’t feel it’s a man’s world all the time because I’m doing what the men are doing. I work as hard as anyone else. I don’t expect my troops to do anything I can’t do. “When you have new people, who aren’t used to having females telling them what to do, there’s always a bit of push back, but in time everyone learns that Sgt. Woolridge has nothing negative to say. Everything I’m asking them to do, they need to do. People realise you are actually helping them. Woolridge said that one of the most rewarding aspects of her job is watching how people grow and develop and the fact the Regiment places emphasis on mentoring: “I still have mentors, and I mentor others,” she says. She also explains that during Recruit Camp there’s nearly always one female on staff, so women have support readily available. For any women considering the Regiment, Woolridge says, “It’s a big challenge but push yourself, and when you get to where you want to be, it’s so rewarding. Don’t fall for the typical stereotype that because this is a man’s world, you can’t do it. Always try to prove someone wrong and change that stereotype.” Women currently make up around 18-20 per cent of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Sgt. Woolridge is also a Business Analyst in the Project Management Office of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

OPINION

Tony Brannon, 67, Artist, Entertainer and Same Sex-Marriage Activist Brannon has opinions about many things, but in 2015, his strong opinion about making same-sex marriage legal in Bermuda made a significant difference to people’s lives. He became involved in the campaign “by accident, although I’ve always been aware of the journey in Bermuda of equality because you can’t escape it. I remember standing in my dad’s shop watching the theatre boycott 60 years ago. “It was because of a Royal Gazette article that appeared in April 2015 about a lesbian couple on a cruise ship who were denied the right to marry on that ship because it happened to be registered to Bermuda. It immediately triggered off memories of the Rosie O’Donnell cruise in 2007, and I thought ‘here we go, this is 2015, surely this is ridiculous?” In 2007, R Family Vacations, a travel company specialising in holidays for LGBT families and their friends, and a business in which Rosie O’Donnell was involved, cut Bermuda from their cruise schedule to avoid potential protests. “I posted about this, and I started a petition. I put it out there, and it caught on fire really quickly. 3,500 signed it within a week so I thought, ‘what do I do next?’ Brannon approached the OBA who was in government at the time but discovered they didn’t want to deal with it: “They all thought same sex-marriage was an election losing issue. It made me so angry that I dug my heels in!” “The real glue that made it all come together was Mark Pettingill who said he saw a path through the courts on this.” Mark represented Winston Godwin and Greg DeRoche. “We went to court, and we won. Same-sex marriage became legal in May 2017 and then, of course, the election

was held not too long afterwards. The PLP said they would change this. They got into power, and Walton Brown was given the difficult task of coming up with a compromise situation – domestic partnerships. We viewed this as an attack on equality and human rights. The government legislated that gay people can almost be equal but not quite. “It’s 99.9 per cent over. Obviously, acceptance and how everyone gets on in Bermuda and how equality stretches across the board, racially, sexually, is an onward going thing. It’s one of those things I hope people will come together on.

There is nothing better than seeing the faces of the LGBT community after the first court victory, after the second court victory and even more so after the third. “I am pleased that I have done it. There is nothing better than seeing the faces of the LGBT community after the first court victory, after the second court victory and even more so after the third when I saw the joy on the faces of people who just wanted to marry the person they love. There were guys, ladies, mixed race – it was a real quilt of what Bermuda is in straight life.”

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AGE

Ashley Stephens, 16, Young Entrepreneur and Owner of Ashley’s Lemonade Ashley Stephens proved that age was no barrier to business when she started selling lemonade from outside her parents Pembroke shop, Upscale Fashions, at the tender age of seven years old. She is now a refreshing staple throughout the summer and at many Bermudian events with 11 people working for her overall including two full-time employees. “I knew I wanted to have my own business because both my parents have their own business and I wanted to be a part of it,” says Stephens. “I looked up kids’ businesses on the Internet, and I found lemonade. It was something that hadn’t been done before in Bermuda – freshly squeezed for each customer. We started off pre-made, but by listening to our customers, we decided to make it in front of them, so we had the interaction with them. “Other than me not being able to drive and a very small amount of documents, I was able to run my business as well as anyone else my age.” Stephens said that when she first started she learned a lot on the job, but her parents, Earlette Stephens and Waymond Hill helped her: “I learned by doing. I was put in the position where I had to do it. My parents were a great help of where to go. We did our research and made all the relationships with the wholesalers and customers. It was a trial and error learning experience. I had a lot of support from everyone – the wholesalers, the health department, the chamber of commerce.

Age should never be a barrier to business. It’s never too early and never too late! “Every customer gave me support along the way. They were very excited to see a young entrepreneur starting at such a young age. I was judged very positively. I was given a lot of encouragement to continue doing what I was doing.

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“People were most enthusiastic about my age and very enthusiastic about the product. They were excited about seeing a young girl following her dreams. The customer service made everyone very happy.” Still only 16, Stephens is currently attending Bermuda College and is also home-schooled. She has been making lemonade now for over 8 years and has no plans to stop. “We have multiple ideas for expanding the business. We’re going green; we have reusable Ashley’s cups for sale and straws as well. We will encourage customers to bring their cups or purchase a reusable one from us. We have the metal, bamboo and collapsible reusable straws that we started selling at the end of last year. “I have millions of ideas in my head, but Ashley’s Lemonade is definitely sticking around for the long run and will keep growing into exactly what I want it to be. “Age should never be a barrier to business. It’s never too early and never too late!”

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PHYSICAL DISABILITY Vaughn Mosher, 71, Counsellor, Coach, Consultant and Founder of Benedict Associates Ltd. Vaughn Mosher has relied on a mobility scooter since 2009. When he was 17 years old, he had a bad accident on a mountain road and crushed his spine by several inches. He was paralysed from the waist down for 6 months. Despite the doctors thinking he would never walk again, he was walking with only one cane by the time he started college two years later. “Most of my adult life has been walking with a cane and being able to climb mountains and ride a motorcycle, carry the kids on my shoulders, have a full life. I’ve had 50 years of relatively traditional living.” Then, in 2008, on the very day Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, Mosher was whisked to Boston to have both knees and his left hip removed because of an infection. “The doctors thought I was a goner. I was in such bad shape because the infection manifested so quickly.” Once again Mosher defied expectations and after an 18-month process of joint replacement, he was using a mobility scooter. Getting around Bermuda on his scooter has its challenges, but with the help of his family and friends, and sometimes complete strangers, it is a challenge that hasn’t stopped him getting into work every day, socialising or eating out. He and his wife, Roberta, have also highlighted where improvements need to be made, especially in the City of Hamilton, to make life easier for others in a similar situation. “The Corporation of Hamilton is fixing things little by little. My wife was on the Accessibility Committee for Government. She was taking pictures and submitting where things needed attention. “There are some restaurants – the MEF group has done a great job. Harbourfront, Elbow Beach and even Little Venice have some ramps where I can zoom right up. There are other places like The Hog Penny, which is such a potentially easy fix. It could be fixed in a day, and it’s just bad enough that there’s no access there.” He does say however, that there are a couple of his favourite restaurants he can no longer go to because they would need to install lifts or escalators, which, he says, doesn’t make sense. He also hasn’t been able to drive a car for 10 years but is looking into one where the gas and break are on the steering wheel.

“I really would like to drive again. My wife drives me into work every day. She takes the scooter apart, puts it into the trunk and then unloads. Often, strangers stop and say can I help, and that’s lovely that they do. “I’ve been on the Bermuda sloop. They brought the hoist over and brought me on like cargo. They rigged me in, scooter and all, for a cocktail party. A delightful experience! “What I really appreciate are the little kids. You can see them pointing and asking their parents ‘what’s that?’ Their eyes light up when they see the scooter. Every now and then I offer the parents if one would like a ride and I give them a little ride down the street and back.

I’m certainly not deluded in realising I have limitations. I have such a full life. I really don’t feel disabled. I think it’s an attitude as to how one carries oneself. We do what we need to do. “I’m certainly not deluded in realising I have limitations. I have such a full life. I really don’t feel disabled. I think it’s an attitude as to how one carries oneself. We do what we need to do.”

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RELIGION

Nazma Amirali, 43, Muslim, Kenyan and a Hairdresser at Inner Sanctum Nazma Amirali grew up in Nairobi, Kenya and moved to Bermuda in 2004. She met her Portuguese husband, Joao, here and he decided to convert to Islam so their family could all be the same. They have two young children, and she explains what it is like for her and her family being Muslim in Bermuda. “Being a Muslim here is very peaceful. Nobody comes to bother you about how you’re dressed. Here, everybody’s respectful of each other. A lot of people are believers in something and everyone respects each other’s religion, and I think that’s a beautiful thing. “It feels like home. We worship either at Masjid Mohammed, the mosque in town and also because I live in Warwick, we tend to go more to Masjid Quba, which is near the Lighthouse. The Muslim community is quite big. There are all kinds of people, from everywhere.” Masjid is the Arabic word for mosque. During the holy month of Ramadan Muslims have to fast during daylight hours. That includes drinking liquids: “The first few days are always hard, no matter what time of the year Ramadan falls, but you’ve put your mind to it, you know you’re doing it for your cause so you just get on with it and it’s not so bad.” In terms of regular prayers throughout the day, Amirali says: “I usually don’t because of the schedule of work, but if I am free I go to the mosque and pray there. If there’s a function at the mosque, I will take a little time off work. For daily prayers, I usually pray at home.” Amirali has a son who is almost 7 and a 4½-year-old daughter, and she says that there are some challenges, especially when it comes to Christmas: “We explain to them, and they understand, that we have our own celebra-

Being a Muslim here is very peaceful. Nobody comes to bother you about how you’re dressed. Here, everybody’s respectful of each other.

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tions, and everyone has their own celebrations, but we’re all the same people. “We celebrate Eid. There’s the Eid that comes after Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and there’s Eid al-Adha, which is after the Haj pilgrimage. We usually get together at the Mosque. We cook, we pray, we eat. There’s usually a talk of Thanksgiving, reminding ourselves what the purpose of the day is. We always do something special for the children. We’ll have fun activities for them.” On a daily basis, Amirali’s children wear regular clothes, but will get dressed up for special occasions. “My daughter wears her scarfs, but she’s still small, so I don’t force her to wear it. If we go to the mosque for a big prayer, then they have their attire to wear. She has a little abaya, or she can just wear a nice dress with her scarf, and he has his kanzu, which is the long shirt and his hat.” In terms of their schooling, Amirali says they are understanding of their values: “If there’s a function at school, and they may be doing a BBQ, then we let them know what the children can or cannot eat, or we send food in.” Muslims must eat meat that has been prepared according to the halal method, and she says that is easy to come by in Bermuda: “Lindo’s and The Marketplace carry Halal meat and we can buy it from the Brunswick Bakery.”

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE

Jamel Bean, 43, Manager at the Salvation Army Emergency Housing Complex Jamel Bean was born and raised in the Salvation Army as both his parents had very active roles in the organisation. He has continued their legacy by dedicating much of his working life to helping those who turn to the Salvation Army for help and has also gained a background in psychology and counselling. “I used to work as an addiction counsellor at Harbour Light for 7 years. Then I worked in the education system, then back to the Salvation Army.” Bean explains that the work he does in the shelter involves assisting “individuals who are homeless or may have a housing situation – there are different types of homelessness. There are individuals who go to work but are homeless. They may be living in an apartment with other people because with the money they make they may not be able to pay for an apartment on their own. “We provide housing, we assist them with finding employment. If someone wanted to further their education, we assist them. We work with clients to achieve the goals they set.” When asked about the people who come to the shelter and why, he says: “Life happens. Life situations, personal choices. We’ve had individuals laid off from their job so weren’t able to continue to stay in their house. We have individuals who, by making choices – they refused to receive support from family or there may have been broken relationships between them and their family, so there is nowhere else they can go, so they come seeking assistance.

Every person that comes through the shelter, their face and situations are different.” The work Bean does highlights the hardship faced by many in Bermuda, but through his work, there are also inspirational tales that are a testament to the work done by those at the Salvation Army and highlight what can be achieved in spite of everything. “We had a 21-year-old female who came to the shelter. She had the determination to better herself. She had the desire to want to go back to school. She later enrolled in the Bermuda College to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

Every person that comes through the shelter, their face and situations are different.” He also talks about a male client who struggled with alcohol. “To be able to give him support and for him wanting the support, over time, then when he stopped drinking, he moved on from the shelter. We assisted him in acquiring housing. He then also became an active member in one of our committees.” In addition to the Emergency Housing Complex and Harbour Light Rehabilitation Centre, the Salvation Army also has a family services programme, thrift store and a soup run that goes out six days a week. n

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HOME + LIVING

WHAT’S IN TODAY’S KITCHEN? Photography by Blaire SIMMONS

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TRENDS FOR 2019 Humans have always needed to eat. In the dawn of man, primitive cavemen would have hunted animals for food to ensure their survival. Today, cooking has become an art form, people like Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have made a comfortable living as chefs and restaurateurs, blowing up the industry with cooking shows, recipe books and even designer kitchens. Here are the trends that we’re seeing for 2019: 36

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Some have said that the kitchen island is disappearing. We’ve noticed that while it used to be a hidden cove with depths unknown to guests, it’s becoming more of a space for community, with the island still at the centre, but becoming a longer, wider and even double-layered element. This offers space to cook on one side and an informal area on the other so that children can work on schoolwork while still interacting with the family and being a part of the home’s social sphere. Entertaining in the kitchen is becoming more of a priority at the design stage. People are looking for more space to serve hors d’oeuvres while prepping a meal.

Two-toned Homeowners are embracing the two-toned trend. The contrast of the different colours adds visual interest and keeps your design from feeling too predictable. Plus, keeping the beautiful grain of the wood visible adds texture. This Southampton home (upper right) pairs navy blue uppers with the unpainted lower wood cabinets to add a bit of a rustic vibe that feels timeless. The contrast of the dark and light brings a stylish drama.

Industrial Modern industrial-style kitchens are a growing phenomenon. This trend sinks its roots in the mid-century modern design in the USA which became im-

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mensely popular in the 70s. Drawing from the stark aesthetic of old warehouses, creative elements came to the fore in a big way: compact hardwearing structures made from rough laminated timber melded with natural materials like wood, metal and glass. The end result is a relaxed atmosphere which brings in an aura of urban exclusiveness.

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Bluetooth technology is revolutionising the way we use kitchen appliances. Some appliances now speak to the microwave, synching up clock times and automatically turning on vents and lights when the cooktop is in use. According to Lou Lenzi, industrial design director for General Electric Appliances, it is working on its next innovation, which aims to synchronise cooking times for the microwave, range and oven so that main dishes and sides all arrive at the finish line simultaneously â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and perfectly cooked. Stay tuned!

Practical As more people are taking on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;gut and renoâ&#x20AC;? project, they are trading the bulkiness that we see in the traditional Bermuda kitchen for smaller and embedded appliances that are more practical than showy. For example, large stainless-steel range hoods have been all the rage in kitchens in recent years, but we are now seeing a move toward concealed hoods for a streamlined look. Hiding a hood, or any appliance for that matter, helps focus the attention on the design elements, rather than on the appliance itself, keeping those clean lines to create a sleek look. n RG Mags | rgmags.com

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Spring Hacks for Your Bermuda

HOME Make Your Life Easier!

Spring is here, and in Bermuda, we are all preparing for the same problems – relentless mould, determined ants, invasive roaches, sweltering heat, humidity and dust, and more! As the heat arrives, here are some Spring hacks for your Bermuda home that will make your life easier. HOW TO:

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Citrus Seed and Water Extract to Clean and Prevent Mould

Baby Powder to Kill the Ant Colony

Unlike vinegar and tea tree oil, citrus seed extract (like grapefruit) is odourless. Add about 20 drops of extract in two cups of water and spray over mould affected area, without rinsing the surface. Personalise it by adding a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Spray over surfaces to prevent mould occurrence.

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Having an ant infestation in your home can be frustrating. They contaminate your food and seem to increase in numbers daily. For those who don’t want to use toxic products, just follow the line of ants to find where they are entering your home, then sprinkle a generous dose of baby powder in the areas of your house that the ants have been using to enter. It will literally stop ants in their tracks.

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Kill Roaches Naturally! Mix three parts boric acid with onepart powdered sugar. The sugar lures the roaches, while the boric acid kills them. Although the boric acid isn’t toxic, it’s not safe for consumption, so keep it away from counters, children and pets. Sprinkle it under and behind the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, under the sink, and into cracks along the edges of cabinets and pantries.

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A Simple Cooling Air System The hotter months are coming. To save a bit on that air conditioning bill, get a sheet damp, then hang it over an open window. The hot air that passes through evaporates the water contained in the sheet, which creates a cooling air stream.

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Clean Your Blinds in One Swift Move

Grandma's Bread Cleaning Hack

Cleaning your blinds is never fun, but it can be quicker with your blind cleaning tool made from things you already have around the house. To make it just cut the washcloth in half and then fold each piece in half. Wrap one piece around one side of some metal tongs and secure with rubber bands. Wrap the other side in the same manner. Starting at one side of your blinds, drag your cleaning tool to the other side. Repeat!

Long before Google, Grandma knew that when de-crusted and rolled into a ball, a slice of white or rye bread becomes a natural eraser. To lift marks, don't rub: Just dab gently at the surface with your rolled-up bread ball, and voila! You can also use bread to soak up spills, clean out your coffee grinder, or dust and polish pictures.

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Make Your Own Dehumidifier Take a bucket (2-gallon) and drill about 6 or 7 holes in the bottom (1/4 inch across). Put the bucket with the holes inside another bucket (2-gallon). Place about 5 pounds of silica-based kitty litter in the top bucket. Place this in the area where you want to reduce moisture. Check every few days, dumping the water that’s in there. You’ll eventually need to replace the kitty litter, but it is usually very cheap.

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Execcutive Chef Danai HONWANISHKUL, Marcus’ Bermuda

Thai cuisine offers different tastes from each part of the country. Northern Thai meals usually feature sticky rice, Nam Prik (spicy chili paste), fresh vegetables, and soup; while northeastern Thai meals are famous for their spicy and sour dishes and an essential condiment Pla Ra (fermented fish sauce); and traditional southern foods are well-known for their herbs and spices. The secret to Thai food, however, is a balance of five flavours: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy. Chef Danai gives us some of his favourites that combine all of these tantalising tastes! Moo Krapow

The Perfect Pork Krapow

2 pounds ground pork 4 shallot 6 cloves garlic 2 tablespoon ginger (chopped) 1 stem lemon grass 15 Thai basil leaves

1 Thai chili 1 teaspoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Juice from 3 limes 10 leaves kafir lime leaf 1 teaspoon salt (if needed)

1. Chop garlic, ginger, and shallot. 2. In a sauté pan, sauté pork making sure to break apart meat while cooking. 3. After brown strain off the fat. 4. In the same pan add garlic, shallot, and ginger. 5. Sweat, then add smashed lemongrass. 6. Add the pork back to the mix. 7. Finish with kafir lime leaf, basil, fish sauce, oyster sauce and, if needed, salt. 8. Add lime juice just before serving.

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Thai Basil

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Spicy, Sweet, Sour, Savoury

1 cup shallots 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped) 30g ginger (chopped) 1/4 cup red green and red chili 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup Squid Brand fish sauce

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1. Mix chopped shallots, garlic and ginger. Macerate in sugar. 2. Add chopped 2 pepper with seeds. 3. Add lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar and water. 4. Add cilantro.

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FOOD TRENDS

FUSION in BERMUDA Alejandra OTTLEY

In recent years, we’ve seen the avocado frenzy, edible gold, activated charcoal, and even unicorn food take the culinary world by storm. For 2019, experts are predicting even more of a melting-pot of cuisine, as the fusion of different cultures becomes more popular.

ermuda has turned into a melting pot. As of 2016, a reported 7,360 immigrants reside in Bermuda, coming mainly from the US, Canada, Asia, Europe, and other Caribbean countries. The diversity of cultures has inevitably permeated into the island’s cuisine, creating a varied gastronomy that surprises most when considering our size and population. Chef Danai Hongwanishkul, head chef at Marcus’, was pleasantly surprised to see such diverse cuisine coming from Toronto. “There is a lot of Filipino food, as well as Jamaican, Indian and sushi.” He says. His Thai cooking classes are heavily influenced by his mother’s cooking and family tradition. Along with skills, he teaches what a culture’s food means to it’s people. “The food that I teach is something my mom would cook for me, I grew up eating this,

and I want to keep that going.” Cooking ethnic food, for him, is about preserving culture. Established restaurants like Little Venice are a testament to how successful and appealing cuisine from other cultures can be to locals. “There is a variety of food in Bermuda. Our daily specials are always really popular, people like to try new things.” Says Chef Federico Basso. They offer main courses such as Cartoccio di Frutti di Mare alla Mediterranea, Tortellone al Cotechino, and Ravioli Caprese. By focusing on authentic Italian food while incorporating local and fresh ingredients, they have built long-lasting relationships with customers. Executive Chef Danny Lim mentions, “We have people come in multiple times a week, or even a day, who are always excited to try new dishes.” Utopia on Front Street has committed to offering a nutritional experience throughout their Asian fusion menu. Chef Karsten, has worked alongside a nutritionist to offer dishes like Korean Wings, Yakitori, Thai Curry, Vietnamese Pho and Tom Kha Gai. “We’re all kind of melting together,” says Chef Karsten. “I like to pull from different cultures, while also understanding that food is personal, and has meaning behind it”.

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because of its isolated geographical proximity, population size, and logistics, people in Bermuda are thirsty for newness. Devil’s Isle Head Chef Josue Lemus offers Italian Flatbread With Tuna Tartare, Homemade Tofu Dumplings, and Arabic Spiced Cinnamon Lamb Lollies. Yum! “We are trying to get people to try new things every day, while also eating healthy and clean”. From owner, Holger Eiselt: “We introduce trends that we are passionate about ourselves.” As the world keeps “getting smaller” with the help of social media, trends now move faster than ever. A trendy dish that is booming in Japan can spread to the rest of the world in a matter of weeks or even days. And although Bermuda might come late because of its isolated geographical proximity, population size, and logistics, people in Bermuda are thirsty for newness. Food is a gateway to understanding different cultures. Bring it on! n

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TRAVEL + LEISURE

BigWorld: Hong Kong

In this issue of Big World, we caught up with Bermudian Tariq Lynch-Wade, Flight Operations Inspector (FOI) for Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA). He talks to RG Mags about his incredible position, how he got there and the perks of travelling for work. Which city are you based in? I’m based in Hong Kong. Part of my development plan with BCAA is a secondment with Hong Kong Airlines, where I joined on the narrow body Airbus A320 and recently moved up to the widebody Airbus A330. What does an FOI do? The FOI is responsible for providing safety oversight of all Bermuda registered aircraft in the private category by ensuring they meet and maintain compliance with international standards. As firstofficer on the A330, I along with the captain, safely operate the aircraft anywhere within the route network of the airline. Tell us about your journey. As a kid, my ultimate dream was to become an airline pilot, so that’s where I set my sights. There have been many ups and downs (no pun intended) filled with more opportunities than disappointments. After I completed flight training, I became a flight instructor, teaching others how

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to fly and was subsequently promoted to assistant chief flight Instructor with Delta Connection Academy based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hong Kong. Other trips are longer flights which allow us to have anywhere from a day to three days off at that destination to explore.

What do you enjoy most about being a pilot? The view! Being able to see the sunrise or the moonlight causing the bed of clouds to glow beneath us is like watching nature’s poetry. One of the more fulfilling experiences of being an international pilot, though, is continuously navigating different cultures and perspectives.

What do you like to do on your time off? Some days I go exploring the sights of the city, or go hiking up the mountains, but usually days off result in doing some intense physical activity or finding a new place to eat.

Where have you flown so far? I have had the opportunity to fly into Africa, Asia-Pacific, Maldives, Europe, Middle East, Russia, and Kazakhstan. What is your schedule like? No month is the same. Some trips result in what are known as turnarounds where we take passengers from Hong Kong to another destination, then an hour later take a new set of passengers back to

If you could play a song in the cockpit, what would be your theme take off song? If I had to narrow it down to just one, I would choose ‘Kendrick Lamar, SZA- All The Stars’. Something about the rhythm incites a similar adrenaline boost as the sound of two roaring engines powering us down the runway. n Connect with Tariq @roll.with.riqs

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24 inhours Hong Kong favourite local food and the best place to eat it Dim Sum is something Hong Kong is famous for, and the vegetable Dim Sum is my favourite. There’s a little hole-inthe-wall family-run restaurant called “Dumpling Yuan” in the city that serves up a great array of dim sum options along with garlic broccoli. the best-looking airport to fly into Shanghai Pudong International Airport is probably the most amazing airport to see at night. There’s what appears to be an infinite amount of lights and large aircraft loading passengers to fly to every continent in the world except Antarctica. the best spot for shopping Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise. There is no shortage of malls, shopping centres, and markets to spend money. Everything from cheap knock-offs to outrageously expensive luxury name brands can be found here. It can be quite overwhelming even still today having been here for 3 years. if we only had 24 hours in Hong Kong, where should we go? Ngong Ping to see the Big Buddha, take the tram up to The Peak and see picturesque views of the world-famous Hong Kong city and Victoria Harbour, immerse yourself in the tranquil Nan Lian Garden which is a far cry different than the bustling atmosphere of Hong Kong city. a place that reminds you of Bermuda The active marina of the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland during the summer gives a feel of Bermy during the summer months. The Maldives offers a utopia in the middle of the Indian Ocean and bears a similar beauty to our Pearl of the Atlantic we call home.

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Signature Stripes Hamma Galleries The distinctive style of the Fingerprint Two Stripes Bunakara Chair is a furniture piece that adds a whimsical touch to any room.

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Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Gear & Gadget Bermuda Featuring sweeping and mopping capability for a cleaner experience.The water tank is designed with the philosophy of botanical biomimetics, and together with the microfiber mopping cloth, they make home cleaning easier.

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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

DIVERSITY Tia SMITH

ariety is the spice of life or so they say. And in some ways and in most cases, this is undoubtedly true. A diverse workplace, whether referring to sex, age or race and even better all of the above, is proven to allow for better innovation and often makes for happier employees with a more solid work-life balance. A diverse circle of friends and diverse travel choices make for a better understanding of the world as a whole and where you and your culture fits into it. A diverse palate allows for you to basically eat and enjoy the food at pretty much every amazing restaurant in the world as fusion appears to be the way the world is going (anyone for Hawaiian-Mexican?... or maybe not). Even in the concept of clothes and music, whilst these are things that can be totally unique to a person and their personality and is understandably streamlined, the addition of genres and styles not of your settled preference can make for a richer experience. But it can totally go too far the wrong way. And welcome the scourge of political correctness. Ugh. So many people over the years have mistaken being polite with being inclusive, as if homogeneity is the ideal world. Quick hint, it’s not. I’ve often said that I don’t want you to not see my race or my sex or even my appalling taste in country music as a minus, I just SPRING 2019 | RG Mags

want it simply to not matter to you either way and for you not to judge me for it. Although to be fair, I do fall a bit in my own estimation every time I sing The Gambler at karaoke, for both my song choice and my complete lack of any singing ability (ask my husband, it’s too true). I don’t want people walking around saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas for fear of offending non-Christians (of which I am one), I want you to understand that you simply passing on a happy greeting from your place of reference is amazing in and of itself and that I get that. And you shouldn’t be surprised or offended when I reply Happy Solstice. We both know that it’s all about the holiday food anyway. We aren’t even the first age to make this PC mistake. In Victorian England, it is oft mentioned that they put bloomers on the legs of grand pianos because they were shaped somewhat like a woman’s calf. I don’t know how true this is but I can bet you it didn’t make you think they suddenly looked less like a leg now that they have pants on. Being diverse and being inclusive isn’t a replacement for simply being a decent human being who accepts that others around them are also, quite possibly, and probably more often than not, also a decent human being. However, being diverse and inclusive is kinda the only way you’ll be able to see that. n

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