Lessons from my first salsa class
I went early enough to join the free salsa lesson. 123, 567; 123, 567; the instructor taught us the basic steps smoothly..."now we move to the side, same movements, let's go...123, 567". I began to…
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Inside Out
Inside Out is all about my personal experiences and reflections, dreams, struggles, and the many ways in which I am changing – learning, relearning and unlearning. It speaks to how I am doing life, how I have experienced life so far and how I am growing and evolving with each passing second.
Mortal Man vs Infinite God
Job (38 - 42) reminds me of when I was much younger. I would tell mama to give me my money after a guest left and dashed me something. Or that when I grow up I will pay her for everything. Sometimes,…
A portrait of Ghana
I enjoy long distance trips by road. Definitely not the sitting for long hours but all I get to see. Travelling across the country from one end to the other has always been a part of my life as…
In an age of affirmations
Everyone seems to be preaching affirmations, self-love, positive vibes. What are we, believers, called to do? Christians, should always remember that there is nothing new under the sun. Everything is…
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…
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…
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…
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…