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About Kate Chappell

"And all I offer here is the distilled poetry of my existence..." Claude McKay, Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 1890-1848 I have been a reporter since 1998, covering mainly business and politics. I have also capitalized on the many skills journalism requires to become an all-around communications specialist. In addition to being a professional curious person and communicator, I have a bad case of the travel bug and can't seem to stay put. Finally, I have put my skills to work as a volunteer in the community wherever I have lived. Now, follow me as I combine these compartments of my life in Kingston, Jamaica, where I am a writer, reporter, journalist and lecturer.

Social media and journalism


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Discussing social media and journalism- we analyzed dancehall artist Alkaline’s Instagram page, among others.

 

 

Perspective


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Hope Gardens

Hope Gardens


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We took a visit to Hope Gardens this weekend. It is a beautiful, peaceful spot, but much of it is in disrepair. My husband said he visited as a boy with his school, and at that time it was well-kept. The Chinese Gardens, however, are well-tended, but for some reason it was closed when we were there. We also saw a group of elderly people being lead around by monks, right at the time when a flock of green parrots flew overhead. Both the birds and my daughter were shrieking, the latter with joy, as she is obsessed with birds right now.

Good morning


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Backyard views

Black smoke


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Another road scene: This man was not only balancing precariously on this vehicle, but he was breathing in lungfuls of black smoke while on his phone.

No Fat Chicks Allowed


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Oh dear….I wonder how they will determine who is allowed in to the party…

Ziggy Marley wins Grammy