Topic: Wheaton’s Way
Wheaton’s Way: Did you jump ‘pon de road?
Anyone who thinks there isn’t much to do on this island would be hard-pressed to defend that argument at the moment.
Wheaton’s Way: Hurricane prep 101
I stepped outside the house on the weekend, and immediately disintegrated into a column of ash.
For some reason, my mind immediately went to ‘Duck Dodgers in the 241/2th Century’ and his new disintegrating pistol. Daffy is my favourite.
Wheaton’s Way: Celebrating mothers
It was Mother’s Day last Sunday. How do I know? Well, for starters, the ad on evening TV that suggested a new car would be the only gift you should consider (doesn’t Mom deserve the best?) dropped a fairly large hint.
Wheaton’s Way: Modern Couchpotatoitis
As I glided my feet into my Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins, I thought – in the middle of my ecstasy – “This is it. This is the beginning of the end.”
Not because they weren’t amazing; and comfortable; and faultlessly simple to don ... but because we, as a society, have finally found a way to get our feet into a pair of sneakers without having to bend down. Can a voluntary iron lung be far behind?
Wheaton’s Way: Waste not, want not
I was wandering around the kitchen in the house, opening the refrigerator from time to time to see if the Food Fairy had visited yet, when my bestie and housemate, Lynne, walked in and made an announcement.
Wheaton’s Way – Wedding season in Cayman
Yes, it’s wedding season in Cayman, when couples express their love for each other against the backdrop of a setting sun while a violinist plays the entire Air Supply discography.
Wheaton’s Way: Colonel ‘Mostaza’ prefers a good board game
Our house became officially visitor-free on Thursday, after two weeks of hosting Lynne’s niece, Sharon, and our friend Carol Rouse. Carol had lived on the island for many years before moving home to the town of Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 2024, so she was well overdue a trip here to reconnect with old friends and restaurants.
Wheaton’s Way: Ma’am in Miami
As I mentioned in my previous column, I took a recent trip to the UK. On my return, despite the fact that Global Entry is currently on suspension, I decided to brave Miami airport rather than take the direct flight back to Cayman.
Wheaton’s Way: At my earliest convenience
I’m presently on my way back from a trip – in fact, I’m writing this on my iPad at 35,000 feet, wishing I’d brought my laptop with me instead.
Wheaton’s Way: A grape too far
I am talking about the debate raging around returning a shopping cart to its rightful place, once all groceries are loaded into your car.
Wheaton’s Way: Celebrating our trailblazers
Whenever Caymanians have excelled on the world stage, or our islands have been featured in films or TV, there is no question that everyone rallies to show their support.
Wheaton’s Way: What do you mean to say?
Columnist Vicki Wheaton delves into the habit of saying "let's get together soon time" and other things we don't necessarily mean.
Wheaton’s Way: The thrill of victory, and …
Like many others, I’m sure, I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics from the comfort of my couch.
Even as I considered picking up a snowboard...
Wheaton’s Way: Choose joy
After watching Judd Apatow’s wonderful new two-part documentary about Mel Brooks (‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’), I realised that I need even...
Wheaton’s Way: Savouring bites of Cayman Cookout
I don’t know at what age one transitions from party animal to hermit, but I guess it happens subtly and organically. One moment I...
Wheaton’s Way: Artificial Nonsense
Ever since HAL 9000 in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ got on our last nerve with his uncooperative ways, and WOPR in ‘WarGames’ took us...
Wheaton’s Way: Lost luggage funsies
You know when you bump into someone and ask how they are? Really, we all – by default – expect them to say they...
Wheaton’s Way: Christmas traditions
Some of the team at Compass Media recently decided to ask staff about their Christmas traditions.
It got me thinking about my family and how...
Wheaton’s Way: All that jingles is not gold
How do we know that Christmas is nigh? Not just the cooler temperatures and the fairy lights adorning homes and businesses – it’s the...
Wheaton’s Way: Navigating Thanksgiving travel
My BFF Lynne and I just got back from a trip to Miami last weekend.
Despite all warnings, we chose to fly on Thanksgiving Day....
Wheaton’s Way: Festive all year long
I was going to start my Christmas decorating in October this year. I was determined.
Didn’t happen.
I know there is a phalanx of protesters who...
Wheaton’s Way: Knees up, Vicki Brown
I’ve been putting it off for a while, but there’s no avoiding it – we need to get a replacement couch/settee/chesterfield/sofa ... so many...
Wheaton’s Way: Crossing paths
It's amazing to consider the people we encounter in our lives; the different circumstances under which we meet; and the impact they make.
Wheaton’s Way: Confusion in aisle five
I have to say that my last weekend was a social whirlwind, bringing with it lots of action and new experiences.
Now, you might think...
Wheaton’s Way: Two left feet
Last weekend, at an event, as I found myself mid-boogie, with one arm in the air and the opposing leg stretched out for no...
Wheaton’s Way: Just call me Cinderella
Last weekend was a busy one for me. I emceed the Breast Cancer gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and it was a fabulous...
Wheaton’s Way: One island; two countries
And, here we are, at the riveting final episode of my three-part vacation cruise that took us from Miami to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico...
Wheaton’s Way: Pools in Puerto Rico
I’m going to refer to this as Part Two of the birthday travel log, as it’s basically a continuation of last week’s column.
(See what...
Wheaton’s Way: Birthday travel log
Vicki Wheaton and travelling companions visit Miami before setting off on their Caribbean cruise.
Wheaton’s Way: Gifts that keep on giving
It was my birthday this week (no, no ... applause not necessary, I’m just a mere mortal), which also marked the start of my...
Wheaton’s Way: Looking on the brighter side
I don’t know about you, but boy, do I find watching the news depressing these days.
I mean, there must be some good things –...
Wheaton’s Way: Vacation vibes
When the slog of work starts getting you down and you really need a change of scenery, going on vacation is a great way...
Wheaton’s Way: Travelling in rarefied air
I and a couple of friends (Lynne and Julie) absolutely struck air travel gold a couple of weeks ago, when we got to fly...
Wheaton’s Way: Celebrating 50 years in the Cayman Islands
On Monday, 11 Aug., my family celebrated 50 years in the Cayman Islands. Wow.
That same date, in 1975, my parents and three children (with...
Wheaton’s Way: Is less really more?
My bestie Lynne and I had dinner at a friend’s place earlier this year. Their house was modern, impeccable and one of those take-your-shoes-off-at-the-door-type...
Wheaton’s Way: Out of the mouths of babes
For a couple of nights last week I just could not sleep.
You know when every time you check the clock and it’s getting closer...
Wheaton’s Way: The Old Bag and the Sea
You probably all heard that I was the celebrity guest host of ‘Stories by the Sea’ at the Library By The Sea bar on...
Wheaton’s Way: Thou shalt not hoard
I have written previously about my tendency to cherish items that really aren’t needed any more.
I deliberately avoid the term ‘hoarder’, as reality TV...
Wheaton’s Way
It seems no matter what benign question is sked by a future visitor to the islands, there's almost always at least one person ready to take them to task over what they perceive to be a grave misstep.
Wheaton’s Way
As I sit and write this, I realise we finally are having a break from no visitors in the house.
You know what I mean...
Wheaton’s Way
How many times do we hear ourselves (or someone else) say “I (am/am not) a morning person” in a lifetime?
Maybe it was the alarm...
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If I had a dime for every item I’ve lost, I’d have a whole lot of dimes; a frustrating exchange rate.
I’m not talking about...
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Unbelievable as it seems, my Cayman Islands High School graduating class will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
One warm summer’s night in 1985,...
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If I’ve ever wondered what the heights of laziness might look like, I believe I reached them this week.
This wasn’t a surprise realisation –...
Wheaton’s Way
When my best friend Lynne and I went on vacation, I always used to write almost daily about our experiences and email the reports...
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I’ve had to have a number of medical tests over the last month.
Just in case you didn’t see the billboards I plastered all over...
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The past week has been a bit of a learning experience.
I’ve endured the perfect storm of my best friend and housemate, Lynne, going away...
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Having issues with one’s car is a rite of passage that all of us get to experience at some point in our lives.
The moment...
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Am I the only one who finds that certain items chronically go missing in my house?
I realise there’s always the classic sock hostage situation...
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It was April Fool’s Day on 1 April, when pranksters, jokesters and previously good friends play tricks upon one another.
Like a number of these...
Wheaton’s Way
This week, as I struggled to get my medication into the dreaded Day/Night pill holdall, I wondered how we’d made such advances in technology,...
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In case you didn’t know, it was the Season 29 finale of the reality show ‘The Bachelor’ on 24 March.
Speaking as someone who would...
Wheaton’s Way
It’s hard to believe, but in August my family will be celebrating 50 years in the Cayman Islands.
We moved here in 1975, and fell...
Wheaton’s Way
My bestie Lynne and I went to Miami last weekend. For starters, I needed some new knickers, and if I could find a couple...
Wheaton’s Way
Wednesday was the Agricultural Show, where thousands of people beat a path to Lower Valley.
There were markets, crafts, performers and livestock to see, with...
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Earlier this week, I had the privilege of interviewing Jason Felts for his book-signing event at Next Chapter.
The non-fiction account of his life (thus...
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I was talking to a friend of mine last week about the lyrics of some of today’s hit songs. There are no coy disguises,...
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As I pulled my pillow over my ears to block the noise of a leaf blower, I wondered if some inventions have actually improved our lives.
Wheaton’s Way
Earlier this week, I saw someone selling a secondhand BBQ online. It was a high-end model with lots of knobs and shiny gauges –...
Wheaton’s Way
They say the human body is a masterpiece; a work of art, magnificent to behold in all its splendour.
Heck, painters have captured the naked...
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I emceed an event late last year that was mainly attended by guests from Cayman, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands.
What immediately struck me was...
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Well, here we are! It’s 2025 and I haven’t made a single resolution.
I think this is the first time when I haven’t even considered...
Wheaton’s Way
I had to head over to the UK at the beginning of December. My friend Lynne and I were helping my parents fly back...
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How does one discover the exact number of prickle bushes in one’s garden? One simply has to try and hang Christmas lights in darkness.
Every...
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I know I’ve written previously about the pros and cons of technology, plus bemoaning the lack of human customer service. Let’s call this ‘Part...
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Reading the recent report about Taste of Cayman losing money this year, it took me back to the heady days when some buddies and...
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I don’t know what you got up to this weekend, but mah bestie Lynne and I bawled our way through one seasonal TV ad...
Wheaton’s Way
I can’t believe Christmas is less than two months away.
Why, it seems like only six months ago that we packed away our Christmas tree...
Wheaton’s Way
For me, a trip to the supermarket is up there with a trip to the dentist. It always takes longer than planned and ends...
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Despite what we’re seeing on shop shelves, Halloween – rather than Christmas – is nearly here.
I always loved dressing up when I was younger....
Wheaton’s Way
I’m trying to make an effort to (slightly) simplify my life, hence – as Eminem once opined – I’m cleanin’ out my closet.
Like everything...
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Last week, I had a much-anticipated reunion with friends of mine from West Palm Beach. I was hosting the Breast Cancer Gala on 5...
