January 1, 2020 - 12:00 in Family news, This & thatRoyes year in review 2019
Jake Harrison MarshallJoshua GrahamZella FoxAnaya Abigail Royes Ricketts Edna WilsonDr. Deloris Royes-GrahamDeryck Royes Zachary Royes & Calvana Cedant Chance CampbellNakiya RoyesKeano CampbellKameron…
January 1, 2020 - 00:01 in Family news, This & thatA New Year’s prayer
Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the gift of life. In the coming year, help us use it wisely. May we grow in generosity, kindness and forgiveness, hope, faith and love. …
Happy January 2020 birthdays!
According to birthmonth.net: January Birth Flower: Carnation or Snowdrop. January Birth Stone: Garnet, Emerald and Rose Quartz. January Birth Zodiac Signs: Capricorn (Jan 1-19) and…
December 29, 2019 - 17:42 in Family news, This & thatLot: Stories makes Barack Obama’s 2019 favourite book list!
Barack Obama published the 2019 list of his favourite books, and Bryan Washington's Lot: Stories made it to the list! Here is some coverage: CNN, Newsweek, L.A. Times, Bloomberg In addition, Lot:…
Christmas blessings
May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty…
December 15, 2019 - 10:54 in Family news, This & thatA Christmas message
In a few weeks, we will be in full holiday mode with Christmas and New Year celebrations embarking on us. This is an exciting and busy time but for some it may not be that way and we want to…
Class of 2019: Craig Smith
Craig Smith graduated from The Mico University College in December 2019. Craig is the son of Lynette Royes-Smith and grandson of Ogan Royes from the Adolphous Royes line.
2019 – 2021 Southeastern US Regional Leader
Donnat Wayne Forrest, Southeastern USA Regional Leader Husband of Casey Forrest. Father of two. Computer science engineer and business owner. The Southeastern US region includes:Alabama, Arkansas,…
Happy birthday December born!
According to Wikipedia: December Birth Flower: Daffodil, Narcissus, or Holly. December Birth Stone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Ruby. December Birth Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius…
November 28, 2019 - 18:43 in births, Family newsAnother bundle of joy!
Anaya and her mom Ayanna Anaya Abigail Royes Ricketts was born in Florida, USA on 22 November 2019. Abigail is the daughter of Ayanna Royes, granddaughter of the late Noel Royes and great granddaughter…
November 23, 2019 - 09:29 in Family news, This & thatBryan Washington makes soondubu jjigae
Soondubu jjigae is a stew of soft tofu, served in a spicy anchovy broth and sometimes embellished with meat or stuffed to the brim with seafood. Learning to make soondubu jjigae is more complicated…
November 21, 2019 - 18:57 in Family news, This & thatAckee & saltfish
Bryan Washington wrote a great article in the New Yorker about ackee and saltfish that we'd like to share. Enjoy reading!
November 16, 2019 - 17:59 in Family news, This & thatBryan has won an award!
Copied from the Publisher's weekly website: Houston writer Bryan Washington’s debut book, Lot, a collection of short stories, has been named winner of the 2019 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary…
November 6, 2019 - 19:05 in Family news, This & thatGo Nicole!
Nicole Royes Flores, daughter of Rogelio (Tipi) Royes and granddaughter of Charles (Carlos) Royes is representing Costa Rica in The Miss & Mister Deaf Stars 2019 competition. Miss & Mister…
Happy November 2019 birthdays!
According to birthmonth.net: November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum. November Birth Stone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Topaz, and Diamond. November Birth Zodiac Signs: Scorpio (November 1-21) and…
