Behind Closed Gates: The Intriguing Dynamics of Samantha’s Girlfriend Meetings
David is driving Samantha to see her girlfriend - Elaine. Samantha explains that David can not come in to say hello to Elaine. David has to wait for Samantha at…
Alpha to Omega: Witnessing the Rise and Fall of Borga in the Dog House
I am 10 years old. We have two male dogs in the house. Borga and Bruno. Borga is the eldest of the male dogs. As the head of the house,…
Becoming Independent: The Saturday Rituals of Boarding School Life
It's Saturday morning. I am in Senior Secondary School. The school is a boarding school. Going to boarding school has been a life-changing experience. I now have to take care…
Beyond Charm: How Being Useful Can Shape Meaningful Connections
My Daughter asks me, “Daddy, how can I attract people to my life? I reply by saying, “My dear, the most important trick I know to attract people is to…
Rediscovering My Voice: A Nudge from a Friend to Resume Blogging
It's November 2023. I have ignored writing on my blog for about 2 years. I get a WhatsApp message from a friend of mine asking me whether he can recommend…
The Handkerchief Heist: When Trust is Shattered in the Workplace
I am in my office writing an email. My brother calls me. “Ben, the sales girl is stealing money. She is caught on CCTV”. I reply, “No way. But she…
The Loyalty Discount: When a Love for Duck Fried Rice Pays Off
It's 2001. I am at the University of Bristol. For dinner, I mostly eat Chinese food. There is a restaurant called Beijing Bistro. I love the food there. My favorite…
Banking Compassion: Witnessing the Power of Generosity at CBG
It's 2 January 2024. I am making a withdrawal at CBG Bank. A lady is crying at the customer service desktop. She is crying because the maintenance charges on her…
Sibling Wisdom: When a Big Brother Schools Dad on Quiet Door Handling
There is a new baby in the house. My Daughter is born. My son is now a responsible big brother. I am having a shower. My son comes banging on…
The Black and White Cinema: Finding Bliss Through a Living Room Window
It's 1989. Televisions are becoming common in Ghana. Our next-door neighbour has one. My brother comes home to tell me they are showing a movie. We quickly run to the…