Tag Archives: Nigeria

What’s for dinner?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by admin

I don’t usually whine (extended pause for close family and friends and especially The Hubs to laugh and wipe away their tears. {Don’t you think that tears that are created while laughing should have a different name? Something happy? Chears. … Continue reading →

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Obama, Goats, and My Siblings.

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

Strange McStranger: “Are you a doctor?” Me: “Oh, um, no.” “Oh, your shirt says Muscular Dystrophy.” “Oh, no, this is an organization I volunteer with.” “Ah. Are you American?” “Yep…” “How’s Obama?” “Um, he’s good.” “He’s black.” “Yep. Sure is.” … Continue reading →

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Amen!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by admin

“Put the candy down, Chief. We really need to exercise…” “Amen, Amen, AMEN!” :in choral voices from afar: “God?”   The Hubs and I are back in Nigeria after a VERY extended stay in the US because of visa issues … Continue reading →

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Snuggin’ Babies!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

Maybe it was all those “Save the Children” ads I used to watch on TV, but I always figured that at some point I would be snuggin’ orphan babies in Africa.  Not that it was exactly a goal, but just … Continue reading →

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This is What I Call Exploitation

Posted on January 4, 2013 by admin

There is a word that I would like to teach you: Oga: ‘Big Man’ or a boss I imagine that when I say we’re living in a hotel, you imagine a basic Super 8 type deal.  When I tell you … Continue reading →

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