{"id":220236,"date":"2024-12-29T17:02:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T21:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=220236"},"modified":"2024-12-30T08:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T12:00:18","slug":"2024-grandma-miries-year-of-magic-memories-and-a-little-bit-of-majesty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/2024-grandma-miries-year-of-magic-memories-and-a-little-bit-of-majesty\/","title":{"rendered":"2024: Grandma Mirie\u2019s Year of Magic, Memories, and a Little Bit of Majesty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-4051609997\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2504440902\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Described as a \u201c90-year-old force of nature\u201d, Miriam Samuel celebrated a year filled with milestones, memories and culinary triumphs. The retired teacher, agro processor and author known affectionately as Grandma Mirie, embraced life with healthy humor and heart, sharing her <em>Pep Up De Pot<\/em> organic seasoning and herbal supplements, blending legacy with the healing power of her garden.<\/p><div id=\"antig-854762087\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 1143w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:214\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:732\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:1075\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1143\" height=\"1600\"   \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 10 Highlights from Grandma Mirie\u2019s 2024 (a.k.a. How to Live Life Like a Legend)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Meeting Sir Viv Richards (because legends recognize legends).<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-981094350\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3693059761\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:166\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:566\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:425\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:696\/h:385\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1320\" height=\"730\"   \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this \u2013 Grandma Mirie, cricket icon Sir Viv, and $2 EC notes signed by the man himself. Not only did she meet him, but she spread the love by gifting these prized mementos as part of her Legacy Book Tour. Now, that\u2019s how you score runs in life.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1626592022\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Her 90th Birthday Church Service (standing room only).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you turn 90, the crowd better show up. And show up they did! Grandma Mirie is a woman of faith and her milestone birthday was celebrated with a church service packed with her family (including six surviving siblings), friends, and well-wishers who left no pew empty.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3508731453\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Book Launch: Mirie\u2019s Magic Recipe \u2013 Loving, Leading, Legacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something magical about holding your life story in your hands \u2013 especially when people line up to have it signed by you. Her memoir became more than just a book; it became a movement.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3099152531\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_1115\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Return to Anguilla (with VIP tour guide and genealogist Dr. Tim Hodge).<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2992899258\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandma Mirie\u2019s return to Anguilla felt like a heartfelt homecoming, filled with memories and meaningful connections, including meeting Premier Ellis Webster. She left a lasting mark by donating her book to the Public Library and cherished reconnecting with the daughter of her mother\u2019s best friend, sharing stories that bridged generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Wales \u2013 20 Years Later.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to the land of dragons and daffodils after two decades brought back cherished memories. It was great to reconnect with her church family and revisit familiar landmarks. (Note to self: Always create great memories as a reason to return to a destination.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. National Award (because legends deserve hardware).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandma Mirie\u2019s lifelong contributions were officially recognized at the national level. Awards look good on her \u2013 but service looks even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Caribbean Global Awards <\/strong>\u2013 Extraordinary Achievement (because \u201cordinary\u201d isn\u2019t in her vocabulary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her influence didn\u2019t stop at home \u2013 the Caribbean came calling to honor her in the U.K. In the presence of the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, Grandma Mirie accepted with grace (and probably with a bottle of her essential oil in her purse).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Culinary Collaborations (with some serious chef firepower).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandma Mirie collaborated with top chefs, including Anguilla\u2019s Kerth Gumbs and Kelston Connor, learning to make sushi and a decadent \u201cducuna-inspired\u201d dessert. She also joined a culinary discussion with Antiguan chef Kareem Roberts and Levi Roots of <em>Reggae Reggae Sauce <\/em>fame. Inspired by the experience, she launched a contest to name her organic seasoning \u2013 <em>Pep Up De Pot <\/em>emerged as the winning name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Her Granddaughter\u2019s Art on Display (cue proud tears).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching her granddaughter Odessa\u2019s artwork shine during Art Week was proof that creativity runs deep in the family. Recognizing Odessa\u2019s talent, she signed her up for Art classes at the age of 8. (Odessa, created the cover of Grandma Mirie\u2019s book). The grandmother might season pots, but her granddaughter seasons canvases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. <strong>Sharing Her Talents&nbsp; (because everyone deserves sweet treats).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In Chapter 3 <\/em>of her book titled, \u201c<strong>Once a Teacher, Forever a Motivator and Way-Maker<\/strong>,\u201d Grandma Mirie\u2019s lifelong passion for teaching and uplifting others shines through her work. One of her proudest moments was teaching prisoners to make mango cheese on <em>International Mango Day, <\/em>blending community service with culinary creativity. She\u2019s on a mission to visit all nine schools where she taught, donating her book to their libraries to inspire future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Year\u2019s Bitter-Sweet Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Biggest Disappointment:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The passing of her dear friend Evelyn Adams in the UK while she was there. A 75-year friendship, irreplaceable and cherished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Biggest Surprise:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her memoir blossomed into a full-on brand. (Also surprising: her family\u2019s hidden publishing talents!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Biggest Challenge:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesson learned \u2013 making great products is one thing, promoting them is another. (Hint: Mirie\u2019s ProsperiTea Market is coming in Jan 2025!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grandma Mirie\u2019s Wisdom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>On Generosity:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGive your time, talents, or tamarind oil \u2013 kindness creates a ripple effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To Her Younger Self:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMemories are life\u2019s greatest treasure \u2013 collect and share them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s to 2025 and the chance to create more magic, more memories, and maybe even a documentary and a second memoir. 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