Sponges, Sprints, and Showers: A 1988 Family Memoir
It's 5:30 pm in 1988. My Mother calls out,” Everyone come and have a bath”. We all start running back as quickly as possible. The reason is we only have…
Investing in Efficiency: My Shift from HP to MacBook Air M1
I am a frugal. I like to get maximum value for what I pay for. If a Windows laptop can do the job, why splurge on an Apple laptop? I…
From Dreams to Reality: The Power of Scripting Your Life
My son pops into my room this morning. He wants to have a discussion. He wants to know what to do in the future. I tell him that he should…
Navigating the Aging Maze: A 40-Year-Old’s Reflections
I am over 40 years now. I am discovering my body in a new way. Now moving my bowels is a different experience especially when I have constipation. When I…
Snail Farming Woes: A Tale of Unexpected Challenges
Samantha decides to set up a snail farm. It is a booming industry. A lot of people are getting into it. The advantages are many. Snails breed quickly. And there…
Scratching the Surface: A Day at Rabito Skin Clinic
I am feeling a burning sensation in my butt these days. I think it’s a skin infection. I must visit Rabito Skin Clinic ASAP. I do. I register with the…
Chocolate Bribery: Tackling Malaria Treatment with Sweet Solutions
My nephews are visiting their cousins. Joshua develops a fever. I take him to the hospital. He is diagnosed with Malaria. This is where the problem begins. Joshua is 4…
The Electric Awakening: Breathing Life Back into the Silent Treadmill
It's 2019. My mother buys a treadmill. The treadmill is shipped from Canada. It is a well-stocked machine with fans and MP3 players. The treadmill arrives. We set it up.…
A Long Walk Home: The Unexpected School Fee Debacle of ’94
It's 1994. I am in Junior Secondary School. I am at form 3. We having an English lesson this morning. The School Accountant pops in and Interrupts the class. He…
Majestic Mischief: When a Girlfriend Claims Her Royal Status
I am 23 years old. I have a girlfriend Valentine. I pick Valentine up for a Date. We get back to my Apartment. We are sitting in the living room.…