I am often intrigued by the amazing things kids say and do. They are such a wonder, don’t you agree? My kids have been spending a lot more time on their computers. Besides the time spent on their online schooling and turning in their assignments, my older son has been preoccupied with teaching his younger… [Read More]
“Are You Okay?!”
One day, two of my kids got into a squabble. I reckoned it was the usual stuff; siblings fight over the darnest things! On and on they both went. At first, I wanted to interfere and possibly settle the ‘quanta’ but I just let them be jare. As they argued, one yelled at the other?… [Read More]
The psychology of praise
Mealtimes have increasingly become a task for several reasons. The unavailability of a wide range of foodstuff/groceries, funds and time, attempt to offer some explanation for this. Coupled with the fact that I have a unique team of picky eaters. Thankfully, they’ve gotten better over the years but there is so much more room for… [Read More]
What values are important to you?
I set my alarm for 6am to enable me to join my friend, Zika, for her usual morning exercise routine. It felt as though I had barely dozed off when my phone let a loud notification so I quickly muted it when it beeped, and carried on with my sleep. I later woke up a… [Read More]
After you’re gone
Although I bought food stuff from just about any of the sellers in the local market where I shopped, over the last couple of months, I had established specific relationships with some particular vendors. That meant that rather than walk around seeking the best deals, I had built trust with these select few and would… [Read More]
We Almost Ran Out Of Water…effects of procrastination
My youngest son Richard used the visitor’s bathroom. When he was through, he flushed, washed his hands and was about to leave when he noticed that the reservoir of water was almost finished. He turned on the tap and began to refill it. I wondered why he was taking so long in the washroom and… [Read More]
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