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Bwye for Now
The title Ailsa Abraham has given for this little piece reminds me of a by-line, “Bwye the way…” I used to have in the Karengata Chronicle in days gone by – 1984, to be exact. And a thought is forming in … Continue reading
A Visit with Jane Bwye
I’d forgotten all about this interview….. you may pick up one or two things about me on Lela Markham’s blog. She and I go back several years, although we’ve never actually met. “I like to think that Africa will overcome … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Breath of Africa, Jane Bwye
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Dull Grey Sky Heavy with Moisture
As a follow-on from last week’s “Rookie in London“, (setting 40 years ago) here’s a preview of how a Kenyan woman sees present day UK for the first time – in Grass Shoots, the sequel, my work in progress… (there’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Breath of Africa, Gatwick, Heathrow, London, M25, River Thames, the Shard
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A Rookie in London
Thought you might like a change from Africa…. Here is an excerpt from Breath of Africa, to wet your appetite in case you haven’t read the book already. If you have read it, I would greatly appreciate a review on amazon – … Continue reading
Shillingi, and Kenya’s Black History
This year in the UK we are celebrating Black History in this month of February, 2016. Its purpose is to make people aware of the so-called Dark Continent which is often forgotten, cast aside as of no importance in our rapidly moving society, … Continue reading
The Joy of Giving
Christmas is coming – do I hear your inner groans ….? I’m sure most people have experienced the joy of giving, especially to someone who really needs and appreciates your gift. But in this hemisphere, when the days draw in, some … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Best Seller, Black Friday, Breath of Africa, Christmas, Doris Lessing, faith, I Lift Up My Eyes, Kenya, Micro-financing, Nicholas Monserrat, Nobel Laureate, Psychological thriller, Superstition
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Now THERE’s A Thought –
A thought has come to my mind. I visited an old friend recently (she and I played tennis together as teenagers in the Rift Valley). We were talking about this ‘n that. She had a small Kakuzi Fibrelands investment in Kenya … Continue reading
Be Still…
A prayer: Dear Lord. You said that your father is the gardener (John 15:1). Help me to cut off all that would hinder my growth and please make me more fruitful. It is time to withdraw from the addiction of social … Continue reading
I’d Like to Talk About Magic
I always enjoy having author Ailsa Abraham to stay. Welcome for another week, Ailsa – we love your magical meanderings. Near or Far, it’s similar. I’m very grateful to Jane for inviting me back to follow up on my previous … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Ailsa Abraham, Breath of Africa, Crooked Cat, Ghana, Hell's Angel, ju-ju, Magic
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