2021-APR-09-1838Hrs
Mrs Massiah was called back to her maker about five years ago (or maybe more). She was in a senior citizen's home for some time and I got a chance to visit her there, then she was eventually taken by one of her daughters and eventually departed this life. May she rest in peace.
Felix Edinborough 65
2021-APR-02-1722Hrs
Thanks for that, Brenda. I hadn’t seen it the first time so I was very happy to learn about Selwyn’s accomplishments. Kuddos to him.
Marina Ramsankar 66
2021-APR-02-1237Hrs
Thank you for sharing. Anyone has any news of Mrs. Massiah? ( Any news)
Lily Walker 67
2021-MAR-28-2306Hrs
Great one Brenda. The web of talent that Harry Joe, Mrs Cuffie, Fitzzie(endearing) Lance Lougheed, Mr Philip, Mr Bhodhoo, Mrs Massiah, the entire cadre of exemplars who unveiled the greatest in us all and shared it so generously with so many, Gratitude floods my entire being with the slightest thought of Mausica and those pioneering two years.
Allan Clovis (1963-1965)
2021-MAR-26-1235Hrs
Thanks for sharing Brenda.
Congratulations again to Selwyn for all the great work he has done in Canada.Your post also takes me back to some years ago when as Consul General of T& T in Toronto, I attended an event in Toronto and saw this person on stage talking about a film he had made. I recognised that it was Selwyn Jacob my Mausica brethren whom I had not seen in many, many years and hadn't a clue that he was in the film industry, but my heart was swelling with pride.
Vernetta (Calvin-Smith) 65
2021-MAR-25-1410Hrs
While cleaning up my email, I found the invitation to Selwyn's honorary degree ceremony. I don't know if this was submitted to the blog before, but we can never beat our drums too much. In this unusual time we need opportunities to celebrate.
Brenda Alexander-Perez 65
2021-MAR-18-2255Hrs
Hi Selwyn,
You are welcome.
Permit me to disagree with you in that it is a labour of love which made it a very "easy feat". The blood of Mausicans runs in my veins.
I want to thank all of the Mausicans for their contributions without which it would not have been possible.
Thank you and stay healthy!
Errol Lashley 65
2021-MAR-18-1544Hrs
Hello Errol,
On behalf of all Mausicans, I would like to THANK YOU for the excellent effort you have made in organizing and compiling these Mausica treasures - text, data, web - and making them available to our colleagues at large. This is no easy feat, and to think that you have been doing this voluntarily for the past 17 years says a lot about your commitment.
Upon opening up the links last Friday, I was taken aback by the wealth of material that you had assembled. I spent about 2-3 hours just absorbing the memories.i left Mausica in 1965, and Trinidad in 1968, and for a long time, my perspective was limited to that time frame. Then came the 40th reunion, and the 50th, the Blog, and now Zoom, and my perspective has been evolving ever since. I feel that with this addition, all of us Mausicans, will be able to see and get a bigger picture of the real MAUSICA.
Thanks again and all the best!
Selwyn Jacob 65
2021-MAR-13-1234Hrs
Hi Irmin,
You're welcome and thank you.
Errol
2021-MAR-12-1259Hrs
Hi Errol,
I MUST pause and congratulate you for undertaking this massive exercise and executing it so brilliantly. The thoughtfulness that went into the categorizing and labeling of the folders, the genius of prefixing the picture folder with the name of the sender.. There are no words to express my appreciation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Irmin Lewis-Mckenzie 67
2021-MAR-07-1053Hrs
I was digging through some old archives and found 2 keepsakes, my award plaque and a write up I received some years later in the Prince George's Journal (newspaper).
Bernice Stephens 65
2021-FEB-28-1348Hrs
Hj Rudolph Williams,
I Will check out ttinsider.com . I aways look forward to memries of Mausica.
Blessings to you.
Eileen Pilgrim 1967-1969
2021-FEB-28-1117Hrs
We sadly announce the death of Kenneth Phillips from Tobago.(69-71 - i think).. He was a deacon of the Catholic Church in Tobago.
Felix Edinborough 65
2021-FEB-26-1627Hrs
Thank you for "The mother of all eye openers"! I read, ooing and aahing each story in awe and disbelief. Yes, this is a keeper for sure. Keep them coming folks.
Bernice Stephens 65
2021-FEB-22-1114Hrs
Hi folks,
pls visit my site ttinsider.com for an article on mausica which I hope will evoke fond memories for you as it did for me. Keep up the good work on the blog which i always look forward to reading. Blessings to you all.
Rudy Williams 68-70
2021-FEB-19-0040Hrs
February 18th, 2021.
My Fellow Mausicans,
I love you. Every single one of you.
I just had ah Mausica flash back. Yuh remember dem nights wen we jus stop studying fuh some stressful exam and decide tuh talk plenty sh**, give fatigue, go an reap some oranges from our orchards, go by Fitzie or Harrison for something tuh eat and drink, No Rum Punch. Or better yet go an play some chess, if yuh could find some vacant rooms. Or like meh cousin, Carlston, describe it, "have a midnite snack!" And den go next day and ace de exam.
Frens, ah jus leave some serious work tuh read de Mausica Blog, written two, three years ago. Yuh talk bout therapy.
Aye, hear nah, wen Nature talk, everybody should listen. Very Carefully. You will hear voices urging us "To be something, do something and leave something."
Mr. Williams' words keep haunting me. "You do it." he said during one of our conversations.
One translation is "We do it."
Yes, we Mausicans pledged to "Mold A Nation Through Service."
It warms my heart when my Mausica brethren and sisteren tell the world what we have become, what we are doing and what we are leaving.
Keep up the good work. Wen is de nex virtual lime.
As usual,
Rodney Foster 66-68
2021-FEB-16-1559Hrs
We held our third Zoom lime on Feb. 13, 2021. These virtual limes were originally organised for the Toronto posse to continue getting together during the pandemic. We included other Mausicans from other locales and we now have a dedicated group who enjoy the virtual meetings.
25 people attended the last Zoom meeting which went on for 5 hours. People came and went at their leisure. Some of us remained for the entire time. Welcome first timers - Allan, Monty, Farida, Maureen and Yvonne.
Kay's message below sums up the lime.
Brenda
"and this too will pass"
"Hello Everyone,
Thank you all for continuing to find ways for us to get-together during these unusual times.
I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon as it was nostalgic, educational, informative and most of all fun. It is heart-warming seeing everyone.
Special thanks to Farida for her wit and the piece on forgetfulness. Quite appropriate for the gathering.
Thanks to Maurus who supports the youth and young adults through mentorship and scholarships. Ben for her endless drive to educate and uplift.
Thanks to Rick and Conrad, for ensuring that children in Trinidad have computers for their virtual learning, and finding other ways to continue to give.
Thank you Selwyn for highlighting important issues through film and being willing to share long forgotten pictures with us.
Brenda, thank you for the hostel pictures that brought back so many wonderful memories.
With Gratitude & Love
Kay" Brenda
"and this too will pass"
Brenda Alexander-Perez 65
2021-FEB-14-0913Hrs
Great seeing many Mausica Alumni on Saturday 13th. We chatted, laughed and enjoyed the camaraderie. South Floridians recently sent tablets to Trinidad. That notice was posted in the Newsday newspaper. Rick, Brenda Alexander, Arthur Small and I will continue to receive short stories of Mausicans' achievements. Remember to state the year and hostel. Those of you who have photographs of Mausica events can forward them to Selwyn Jacob. Please also identify who is in the picture and the event. See you all again soon.
Bernice Stephens 65
2021-FEB-12-1926Hrs
Just love reading these blogs from Mausicans before my time. I thought my years were memorable but yours seem to more enjoyable. Two of the best years of my life.
Joan Fulchan 74
