Tag Archives: Suriname

And You Shall Be Free Indeed

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

During the Feast of Tabernacles a year and a half ago, I found myself visiting the ruins of what had been one of the most extensive Jewish communities in the New World.  It was a place of profound ironies, as … Continue reading →

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To The Ends Of The Earth

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

This year, for the first time in the known history of the Church of God, the Feast of Tabernacles was held in the nation of Suriname [1].  As the work of preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God in … Continue reading →

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How To Become A UNESCO World Heritage Tourist Without Really Trying

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Earlier this morning, a friend of mine commented that a place we had recently visited [1], the historic center of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, was a UNESCO World Heritage site, and wanted me to write some about the history … Continue reading →

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Some Reflections On The 2018 Feast Of Tabernacles In Suriname

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

Most years [1] I write some kind of post-feast reflections, and as I just got home early this morning from the Feast of Tabernacles and did not really have the time to write at any length on the matter–not that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Woordenlijst/Wordlist

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

Woordenlijst/Wordlist:  Sranan-Nederlands; Nederlands-Sranan; English-Sranan with a list of plant and animal names This is a book that lives up to its name.  It is by no means a fancy or elegant read, but it is a book with some solid … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Best Of Surinamese Cooking

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

The Best Of Surinamese Cooking, by Muriel Sam-Sin Hewitt This book is surprisingly poignant, mostly because its introductory page includes a note from the editor that says that the author (who had written this book originally in Dutch) did not … Continue reading →

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The Effects Of Long-Term Sleep Deprivation On Indo-Surinamese Taxicab Drivers: A Case Study

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

When you are a captive audience, so to speak, for someone for some period of time, it allows you to gain a great deal of insight into their thinking and way of operating.  Now, it will come as little surprise … Continue reading →

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Hobbling Toward Louisiana

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

One of the appeals of the little hotel I am staying at is the fact that it was close to a Popeye’s Restaurant.  Americans may think that our beloved Louisiana fried chicken franchise is strictly an American one, but in … Continue reading →

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Scenes From An Indian Restaurant

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Since I did not know until fairly soon before the Feast of Tabernacles that I would be spending two days more in Suriname than I had originally planned, my options were somewhat limited, and I decide to get a hotel … Continue reading →

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In The Still Of The Night

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

While Cole Porter had a song by this title, when I think of this title, I think of the Boyz II Men cover version of the minor hit by the Five Satins.  The Boyz II Men version of the song, … Continue reading →

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