A traveller’s reflections
I walked into the reception and was greeted with a beautiful wide smile. The lady spoke to me in slow German as she ushered me in. She showed me the free materials they had. I immediately grabbed the…
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Sustained by Yahweh
It's day 15 of my cycle. My app sends me a notification to remind me of where "I am at". It goes ahead to suggest that it would be a good time to tango with my non-existent lover. Or, explore in…
Can a woman have it all?
Mrs. Golddust Green has always been terrified to take on “so much” as a woman. I reckon that “so much” is relative. I look at women who have jobs and / businesses, studying for a degree, managing the…
The blessed and highly favoured gay Catholic?
… For the past 8 years, he goes to a different church on 31st night and on Ash Wednesday.Since he left this town, he hasn't been back but for this new work assignment. He drives past the church, his…
Stay afloat
"Belinda Belinda ''...eii who knows me here in this market and who could that be? I turned only to see my frenemy, Dominic, from waaay back. He came to grab some food for his dog. We asked each…
The dare of something new
We are often advised to try out new things and to just explore. Sometimes, we are caught in a web of routine that trying out new things seems uncomfortable. It is inconceivable, sometimes, to imagine…
The female `pragia` rider in Kumasi
Some call it yellow yellow, Pragia, Mahama Camboo, you name it. Tricycles have become a means of transport for many, providing jobs to riders and easy, cheaper transportation to commuters. While the…
Edward Asare
Many young people in Ghana may dream of travelling abroad. Economic hardships, an escape from the consequences of the unmet expectations of friends and family or perhaps, just simply, to enjoy the…
Is the stool weightier than the skin?
I wrote this a few years back but the lesson is still relevant. On a particular day during my undergraduate studies, I had two hours in between lectures. I quickly rushed to my room to cook some…
Perspectives
Mama is a born teacher. Having her teach me was such a privilege. We, her children, enjoyed her teaching us in the evenings, on weekends and during vacation. Madam Christy, as her students called…