I don’t get it. The longest serving African head of state, Omar Bongo Ondimba, who has served as thief of state, I mean head of state of Gabon for the past 41 years finally died last week presumably of cancer. My naive self thought that the people of Gabon could finallybegin to enjoy the riches […]
I Detest the Stench of Coffee
I’ve worn a sweater, jacket, and light scarf over the past few days. Welcome to June. Last night, as I clutched my jacket closer to my body, I wondered if I should have worn something else, something thicker. I wonder if this is a manifestation of global warming. Today is more of the same. It’s […]
Heteropaternal Superfecundation
This week, it was announced that a Dallas set of 11-month old twins have different fathers. The parents noticed that the twins had different facial features. DNA later confirmed 99.9% that they had different fathers. Scandalous! What a way to out an affair. Heteropaternal superfecundation is not new. There is a spattering of similar stories […]
On Knowing Oneself
Is it possible to not know oneself? That is the biggest question I have pondered of late. In the past few weeks, I have been told by various persons and quizzes who I am. Some of these have been solicited. Other opinions offered without invitation. But the result has been the same. Whoever these people/quizzes […]
Haagen-Daz Five Ginger aka Heaven in a Tub
Almost as much as I love mango I love ginger. It’s true. My love for ginger may not have had the opportunity to make itself known as that for mango but ginger is also a great weakness of mine. I can’t seem to pass up any drink, candy, biscuits, or meals that heavily feature either […]
Bonus Vacation to Hilton Head, SC
I have known since February that I would be attending a conference on Hilton Head Island in April. So did I research the island? No! I got the agenda for the conference a few weeks ago and noticed that there was about a four-hour break in the middle of each day. So did I try […]
What is Yours is Mine African Mentality
There are a few reminders I come across in my daily living that reinforce that I’m not as “African” as I like to think I am. The latest reminder is what I will refer to as the “what is yours is mine” mentality which I truly believe is in the same vein as the “it […]
Dear FutureMe Part Deux
I received an unexpected email from FutureMe that I sent myself last year. I knew I had sent one to 2015, but I forgot I sent one to 2009. Without going into the details of the personal goals I had set for myself, I admit that receiving that email made my day. So cool! Even […]
Ghanaian Politics 102 – The Better Man Won!
After three rounds of voting, the presidential elections in Ghana are over, and a winner has been announced. Akuffo Addo, the best man, lost to Atta-Mills, the better man. Obama and the Democrats brought back NDC and Rawlings while McCain’s embarrassing loss signalled the end of the NPP season. Refer to Ghanaian Politics 101 if […]
A non-whine post
Yay! I have absolutely nothing to blog about. Life is just peachy mangoey. And yes, I’m silly!
A lover of mangoes. A woman - smart, without pretense, lefthanded, Afropolitan - navigating this thing called life. An unapologetic believer in social justice and karma. Choosing to radiate positive energy and be true to myself. Here, my musings.