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Akwaaba is an Akan word from West Africa, Ghana to be precise. It literally means welcome back. Many of us look forward to the March Slice of Life writing experience, which has taken over the month of March for many years. Growing us as writers and helping make our words come alive for our readers. Continue reading

Perched here on this shelfI get to enjoy all the lessonsAnd grasp so much of thethird grade topicsIt gets quite noisy sometimesbut most of the time it is quiet,they call it “partner voices”I am grateful I am shown off hereand not tucked in a dusty cornersomewhere in room 111I look forward to the read aloudthe Continue reading

On my way back from grocery shopping, I was alarmed by a young security man’s fascination with this ‘brown’ woman. He looked my way and made a loud sigh. He walked towards me. My first thought was that he was trying to help, as I had two heavy loads I was trying to balance, whilst Continue reading

In order to find a topic to write about, I read through my recent posts. That was a bit surreal. Time does fly. I never thought December would come by so soon. I’m now back in Ghana for our Christmas reunion. It feels so good to be home for a visit. That sounds funny, but Continue reading

Do you sometimes have the feeling of gratitude that makes your soul smile? I’ve been feeling that way lately and I can’t share any particular aspect of my being that has made me feel this way. There’s so much happening around me, leaving a little bit of time for writing. Or is it because I Continue reading

I’ve been feasting on them since I got here. Discovering guava has been one of the special treats for me. We had guava trees at home. The trunk of the most popular fruiting tree at home was very wobbly. The tree would have shouted if it could, it’s fruits were never left to ripen, as Continue reading

Out of my front window lies a subtle lake It stares at me from below with subtle ripples, reminds me of what can be it’s awake and sees it all it catches the lights of the vehicles riding beside it parts catch the shade of the large trees in the avenue along it. Today you Continue reading

Just before the end of the school day on Friday there was a huge gust of wind which appeared with a short burst of rain, the sky had darkened a little and leaves were strewn all around the compound. We had been informed of a typhoon coming this way over the weekend, so that must Continue reading

Sometimes you just have to take the plunge. I’m so glad I joined my colleagues on a hike to the top. I’m normally an introvert or is that the right word for it? Scared could work here. I have been known to be scared of heights and never volunteer on any such expeditions. These days Continue reading

I never knew I would need you so much Until I came here I look forward to spending more time with you, especially when there is so much silence around me, the lull of the refrigerator greets me the hum of the A.C comforts me the knowledge of your existence reassures me knowing that no Continue reading