In a world of influencers and viral fame, some lives leave their mark quietly and deeply. This tribute honours a woman whose grace, faith, and character shaped generations.

Partly because of Hurricane Melissa, partly because I love the thrill of wonder, and partly because waves of sadness visit me from time to time, I decided to plant escallion in a jar of water and set it on the windowsill by the kitchen sink. It was a small idea—almost embarrassingly small—that had lived in my head for months before I finally acted on it. A mini project that kept getting postponed, not because it was difficult, but because life kept pressing in... and my limited mobility ...

Join me for a serious joke about a broken ankle, recovery and facing the Christmas flurry