What If Butterflies Are the World's Memory Banks?
What if butterflies carry memory through metamorphosis — and distribute it through the air? A journey through real science and philosophical imagination.
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Field notes / Life
Life
field notes.
Jamaica, hiking, basketball and personal essays.
Today, a star was born, and that star is me
So today is my birthday. Without giving away too many details, let’s just say I was born in the 1900s!
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Chasing the Coldest Plunge: A Journey to Falling Edge Falls
The Lifestyle Hikers trek to Falling Edge Falls — where Kingston city lights give way to mountain mist, cold water, and pure reward. Everything you need to know before you go.
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Jamaica Basketball: The Road to Qatar 2027
The JamRockers have reached the FIBA World Cup qualifiers for the first time in history. Here's why this moment matters for Jamaica and what it will take to make it to Qatar 2027.
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Chasing Giants: My Survival Guide to Nonsuch Falls
Woke up at 4am, drove 3 hours to Portland, and hiked through jungle to reach one of Jamaica's most powerful waterfalls. Here's your survival guide.
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Wilosopher: One Foot in Front of the Other
The founding post. Why I started building. Automation, content, hiking, legacy — and why discipline beats motivation every time.
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When Winning Becomes Humiliation: The Hollow Victory of Jamaica’s 158–26 Basketball Game
After forty minutes of sweat, strategy, and struggle, two teams meet at center court. They clasp hands, look each other in the eye, and acknowledge a shar…
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The Debt She Paid: How I Learned That Kindness and Self-Worth Must Coexist
Cape Cod Workers, a pipeline connecting Jamaicans with jobs in America. My mother, she said, would be the first employee. My mother received this news t…
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The Arrogance of Man
I tried to ignore the conversation, but a small voice in me spoke up, the same voice I still can’t silence today: “Did you know Jesus wasn’t a Christian?”
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A Note of Reflection
A Note of Reflection — a field note by Willard Wells.
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The why..
When I was eleven, I lost my best friend. That is the first time I can remember crying for someone who would not come back. I was changed by that moment.…
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Royalton Blue Waters Review: Not What We Expected
I arrived yesterday with high hopes, but ever since landing, my enthusiasm has taken a nosedive.
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A Letter to Her
But it got me thinking. We’re around the same age, and the island isn’t that big.
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My First Denny’s Breakfast & Financial Literacy Mixer 🍳
Stepping into Denny’s early on a sunday morning, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I arrived for a breakfast mixer hosted by SimpleFinancial.org, an event aim…
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Blanco Café San Antonio – A Local Flavor Detour
That turned out to be a hopeful prediction. What was meant to be a short stroll turned into a sweaty 20-minute trek under the unforgiving San Antonio sun.…
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Father’s Day in Jamaica – A Celebration or a Punchline?
Father’s Day in Jamaica tells a different story—one written in jokes, jabs, and quiet grief.
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The Real Aliens Might Be Underwater: A Theory Worth Exploring
We’ve been looking to the stars for answers — but what if the real mystery lies beneath our oceans?
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Jamaica’s Healthcare Crisis: A Call for Urgent Reform
When the system meant to heal becomes the source of heartbreak, it’s time to act.
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“How Do We Become Better from Competition If There’s Nobody to Compete With?\"
In Jamaica, restrictive basketball contracts are sidelining community leagues and stifling player development.
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Independence Park and Jamaica Basketball: A Partnership Under Pressure
Once a symbol of promise for Jamaican basketball, Independence Park now stands at the center of a growing controversy.
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Rohan Robinson: The Silent Architect of Jamaican Basketball
From hardwood warrior to masterful mentor, Robinson’s journey defines grassroots greatness.
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AJ Dybantsa’s Jamaican Roots Inspire a Game-Changing Basketball Initiative
From Trench Town to the top of U.S. hoops, AJ returns home to uplift a new generation.
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Jamaica Auto Show 2025: Power, Prestige, and Progress at the National Arena
Jamaica’s biggest car event roared back to life with luxury, electric dreams, and a whole lot of island flair.
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How I Turned My Words into a Voice Actor
Let me walk you through how I used AI to breathe life into my words — and how you can too.
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Why April 16? — a field note by Willard Wells.
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The Story of Palace Amusement: How Jamaica’s Cinema Giant Survived 100 Years and Why the Next Move…
Palace Amusement isn’t just a movie company — it’s a piece of Jamaican cultural fabric, woven into first dates, school trips, family…
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The Big 3: How Tastee, Juici, and Mother’s Shape Jamaica’s Patty Empire
From legacy to innovation — a deep dive into the rise, rivalry, and reinvention of Jamaica’s top patty companies
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🌿 Ackee: Jamaica’s National Fruit with a Complex Legacy
1. Harvesting: Only use ackee that has naturally opened on the tree. Forced opening can indicate the fruit is unripe and potentially toxic.
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The Juici Patty Lesson: A Story About Patience and Perspective
As time passed, I noticed a couple at the first cashier taking quite a while. After about seven minutes of waiting behind them, my patience began to wear…
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Life, Laughter, and a Vegetarian Who Loved Fish
At just three years old, Avril’s beloved pet goat met a tragic fate at her father’s hand, prompting her lifelong vow against meat. Yet she made a curious…
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You Are the Result of Thousands
How many struggles did they face? How many decisions had to go just right? How many things could’ve gone wrong — but didn’t?
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I Sold Him a Business, He Paid for a Car
How Chinese EVs are rewiring Jamaica’s auto economy — and why your next business move might involve a steering wheel
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Driven to Madness: My Experience with Reckless Jamaican Drivers
From taxi men to Fit-driving maams, Jamaican roads are a daily gamble — and I’ve nearly lost three times this week
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It Is Coptic Time Now
A Forgotten 1978 Letter from Elder Walter Wells That Still Speaks Truth to Power
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💧“No Water Again?” — Understanding the NWC Water Crisis in St. Andrew
The National Water Commission (NWC) is responsible for supplying potable water across Jamaica, but in Kingston and St. Andrew, many residents feel that we…
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Jamaica’s New Aged Vehicle Policy: A Step Backward or Smart Move?
A crucial question is: Why revert to a policy that we had previously moved away from? If reducing the age of vehicle imports was once considered necessary…
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Lionel Messi’s Historic Match in Jamaica: Cavalier FC’s Moment Overshadowed?
A Night to Remember: Messi’s First Match in Jamaica and the Overlooked Cavalier FC
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Why Are JPS Bills So High? The Struggle of Jamaicans to Afford Electricity
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the Burden of High Electricity Costs: A Cry for Justice
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How Wayne Dawkins and P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Are Transforming Jamaican Basketball
Basketball in Jamaica has had its fair share of struggles — lack of infrastructure, inconsistent development programs, and a governing body that has often…
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Is KFC Jamaica Worth It? The Love-Hate Relationship With Our ‘National Dish
Growing up in Jamaica, every child learns about the country’s national symbols. The Doctor Bird, the Lignum Vitae tree, and the beloved yet controversial…
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The Forgotten Legacy of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church in Jamaica
The Coptics based their beliefs on the Bible and the teachings of Jamaican nationalist Marcus Garvey, emphasizing Ethiopian destiny and black self-relianc…
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Revitalizing Jamaican Basketball: Challenges, Contributions, and Future Strategies
Yet today, basketball has fallen behind sports like track and field, football, and even netball. What happened? Why did a sport with so much promise decli…
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