Time to Choose. As a civilization, as nations, as citizens of this world, it seems we have come to one of those times in history when we have to choose. Many will testify, every pun intended, that there is only one choice – God. They will try to convince you that these are the “end … Read More
Fully Free: It is one of the many promises to myself that I have kept: to be fully free. Now 56 years old, my journey has taken me across many of the places that we call countries. This is the best time of my life. The period of full personal freedom. This was a promise … Read More
Before we even arrived in Edmonton and unpacked our bags, my heartbeat was already attuned to the culture of the Aboriginal people of Canada. I soon began my search for more information about their spirituality, leafing through the tourist brochures that my then-partner brought home. While the primary purpose for these was for planning trips … Read More
“Prematurity Day seeks to raise awareness about premature birth and the complications that can occur. A premature baby is one who is born too early, usually before 37 weeks. Premature birth can lead to health problems during development including physical and mental disabilities.” Thankfully, seven plus years later and that is not how our story … Read More
Perpetual: continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping happening all the time or very often Once upon a time, in a land far away I was a servant. In fact, several times and in many lands, I was a helper, a butler, a charlady, a nanny, a slave, a valet and every … Read More
Poor: In pocket or in spirit? Which are you or are you both? That is a question I asked myself some years ago. And the following is the reflection that was pursued. Poor vs Rich Women She and I had and still have very little in common, except for the obvious fact that we are … Read More
Killing yourself, albeit slowly? Do you know anyone who hangs on for dear life even though the situation they are in is literally or at least emotionally killing them? When my first marriage slipped off the rocks and was rapidly heading to the bottom of a very steep cliff, some people advised me to work … Read More
Breaking Bad – did you watch it? Of the five seasons, I watched three of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad crime drama. As is my habit with addictive television series, it took me less than a week to do so. Almost at the end of season three, I gave up. It was just too much … Read More
Sexualised. Do you know what that means? There are times in life when you have to make choices based on what some call principles. Personally, I prefer to describe such decisions as life choices. Over the years, on a very personal level, I have had to make such decisions and the one that comes to … Read More
Regret. “What are your biggest regrets – either things you did or those you are sorry you never did?” That was the question I posed to my fellow authors of a former blog of mine. They all “stared” at me blankly – well virtually as we were having a pow-wow via Facebook messenger. Is it … Read More
