When my kids grow older and ask me the inevitable ‘How did you and daddy meet’ question, I’ll leave it to my husband because he tells the best stories (and also because I tend to…
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30 Years Later
It’s been two weeks since I sat in the gallery of a court and watched in dismay as the proceedings to declare a marriage of 30 years null, unfolded before me. I wanted to cry….
We’re Having A Baby!
I am crying and laughing at the same time (thank God I’m laughing, so the people here think it’s the laughing that is tickling my eyes and producing water). My wife has surprised me again!…
We Still Smell of Smoke
We still smell of smoke although the fire is out. At home, we still walk on eggshells although (step)father hen is dead. We still stay out late into the night although light has now returned…
Cooking Lies and Jollof
My sweat pores overworked today, dear Lord! I was in so much trouble; it was almost hilarious. So, I had been lying to my dad about my grade in school because my dad is a…
In The Silent World
I lost my hearing finally when I was 10 years old. The parents knew it was coming; it was just a matter of when. They had been warned way since I was born, and so…
My Baby’s Prayers
My little baby is only 6 years old but his prayers always fascinate me. One time I asked him to pray for the meal we were about to eat and he went: Jesus, thank you…
Why Yawning is Rude
I was sincerely tired, I swear. I was not yawning because I wanted to be rude; I was just tired. But my father did not care. He said, ‘I have told you countless times, you…