The last few weeks I have met some extraordinary people who have challenged me. I was talking to a group of young African ex-pats about numerous things. But there was one conversation which has got my brain running for weeks. This conversation was the cherry on the ice cream of all conversations I have had
2019 has been a whirlwind of things. Emotionally I have been ripped to pieces and steadily pieced back together again. The process is still incomplete. I have had conversations with people and myself showing me how much more work I have ahead of me to restore my emotional and mental health. My past has played
As the year comes to an end there is a lot I am saddened by, but I also find there is something to celebrate. Initially, I thought the year would end I would have absolutely nothing to show for it at all. Then through the fits and starts, Mary, my good pal kept nudging me
Thursday was tired. From the time she opened her eyes on Christmas day, her mother had been barking orders at her. “Make sure you change the table cloths and the chair covers we have very important guests coming.” Her mother always said that about all her guests. As long as you did not live with
Sam took another drag of his cigarette. He closed his eyes and let his tongue play with the smoke in his mouth before he exhaled smoke rings in succession. He sighed heavily, his hand falling limb by his side. There was nothing for miles but dry savannah plains. The wind howled and tossed up a
For the past 3 weeks, I have made an effort to get back and prayerfully stay on the writing bandwagon. I have shared flash fiction stories with you. But after the week I have had thus far, and remarkable conversations with phenomenal friends I feel the need to share my introspection this week. The