“What comes to mind when I say, moon scraped knuckles and knocking knees?” Mats shook his head. “Nothing off the bat. Is it the name of a song, a poem, a movie?” “It’s a name I’m thinking of giving my blog.” “You have a blog?” “Not yet but I’m thinking of creating one on WordPress.”… Read More Abi’s Interest in Blogging
And the house of Israel called its name Manna. And it was like white coriander seed, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey – Exodus 16:31 It’s interesting that Manna, the bread which the Lord gave the Israelites to eat was similar to the coriander seed. We know that coriander seed isn’t white but the Manna was like white coriander seed.… Read More Coriander
So, I’m having dinner with Rey tonight and am extremely excited about it. The day after his brother’s wedding, he called and asked me on our second date. Initially, I didn’t consider him inviting me to his brother’s wedding as a date but after we kissed in the car and then outside of my flat,… Read More Dinner With Reyesh
“Burn their idols and do not touch the silver or gold they are made of. Do not take it or it will be a snare to you, for it is horrible to the Lord your God. Do not bring an idol into your home and worship it, for then your doom is sealed. Utterly detest… Read More No Strange Things
“To cut off the sensitive sexual organ of a girl is directly against the honesty of nature, a distortion to her womanhood, and an abuse of her fundamental human right”– Joseph Osuigwe Chidiebere When you hear about female genital mutilation (FGM), you automatically think of Africa where more than 125 million girls and women alive… Read More FGM in America
“Who’s that elegant and handsome man? And is he married?” “That’s Prince Raman, the grandson of King Gaurav. And no, he isn’t married–yet.” That’s him! I stared at the picture in shock. That’s Mani. We met one evening at Merit Casino Royale. I didn’t go there to gamble but I figured that since I was… Read More Mariam’s Prince
“Sangeeta, we need to talk.” “What’s wrong, Bharat?” She studied him closely. He looked extremely upset. And it looked like he had been crying but why? “Has something happened to your parents or Chandan or Aesha?” “No. They are all fine. It’s something else.” She touched his arm. “Tell me what it is.” “I saw… Read More Bharat’s Confession
“I wish I had married Roger.” “Nigel’s brother?” “Yes.” “But why? Nigel’s a sweet man.” “He’s dull, dull, dull. Roger’s more exciting. Not to mention, very attractive. It’s too bad I met him after I married Nigel. I honestly believe that I married the wrong brother.” “Don’t say that.” “Why not? It’s how I feel.… Read More The Wrong Brother?
Toshiro was back in Tokyo. He returned two weeks ago. It was hard being away from Kampala. All he could think about was Ife and how much he missed being with her. All along he knew that what he had been doing was wrong but he couldn’t help himself. He wanted Ife so much. She… Read More Toshiro Returns to Tokyo
It was love at first sight for me when I saw her walking towards me. It was a blind date. I don’t usually go on blind dates, mind you, but for some inexplicable reason, I went on this one and man, was I glad I did. She had to be the most beautiful girl on… Read More In Sanaya’s Memory
Notes to Women 