Category: african

Chillax


I had terrible problems with email for a few days this week. I couldn’t send or receive any messages and couldn’t see where the problem was. Remaining calm took some effort. I tried to think if there was ever this much frustration with letters and the postal service and realised it seems like ancient history……… Continue reading Chillax

What’s your story?


Kimane Maruge was the world’s oldest student, starting in his eighties because he wanted to be able to read the bible. His story has inspired millions from his humble existence in Kenya. He showed that when the spirit is will ing the  mind and body will comply. If you live in Europe or the US…… Continue reading What’s your story?

Can you dig it?


I first came across black American (was it Afro-American those days?) entertainment as a child in the 70s. It was enlightening ti say the least. People like me on the TV! We started mimicking the accents, the walk, the dress sense where we could. The power of the media was at its purest; people like…… Continue reading Can you dig it?

The joys of parenting


In Baby Ruby Bawled, published by Tamarind books in the UK, baby Ruby will not stop crying. All the grown ups try every remedy they can think of with no success. It is left to her slightly older brother to come to the rescue. The task, as I saw it, was to try to convey…… Continue reading The joys of parenting