Personal Essays

In the 140 years since my great grandfather was born, societies around the world have dealt with crises of all kinds. Technology has advanced, and wars have been won and lost. But could there be a more positive way for history to unfold?

In fighting my illnesses, I realized there was no fast cure as my physical state was attached to my mental state so I found a way to live with it all in a healthier way.

Be careful when sitting outside, because you never know what or who is yelling.

Kenya is endowed with many tourists attractions. Of these, Nzambani Rock found in Kitui County is outstanding. This is the untold story about it.

One of the most talented and captivating hip hop rappers of the 90's that spear headed a movement with the Ruff Ryders. Why so many people are praying for him and rooting for him!

A look into one of my many breakdowns as a single mom trying to raise two girls, manage mental illness and build a stable financial foundation.

Thoughts about how life is better when we appreciate the hidden gift in challenges and saying thank you.

As hard as it may be for some to believe, there is no rule that says you have to like your mother.

Just an old-fashioned love song.

As the COVID Pandemic dragged on into 2021 shutdowns and other restrictions are slowly easing. Among other things Churches are reopening. Easter has always been a day with large church attendance and after having churches closed on Easter in 2020 it was a great joy to attend Church on Easter 2021

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

It's not a hit song by Corey Hart from the 1980's. It's a fact.

Your blood family is not always your soul family. Family is about love, support, honesty, encouragement, and loyalty. Find your tribe, don't get stuck in abusive circles, blood or not.

They are here. Gone tomorrow. Why do we not take time to know them?

Life is so unpredictable. We never know what will happen in the next seconds, minutes, hours or even days of our lives. It is so important to make time for the people we value the most. Express our love and let them feel it.

Do we really have no control over anything?

We are attempting to uncover the ever-growing mystery of life beyond death

How to recognize the results of your efforts.

And that is why, big thoughts and ideas what we think, we convert them into reality.

My mother passed away 5 years ago. She comes to me sometimes in my dreams.

As long as we live, we learn, we grow, we mature. Did anyone accurately knew the exact thing that happens in their life?

I later discovered that he regularly threatened his mother with violence – throwing furniture and such like. Sometimes she would cower in her car outside the family home rather than go indoors and confront him.

"Did you know that if you don't go to church you'll go to hell?"

I'm sure that the C.I.A. could have used this when I was a kid.

This is my journey through grief after the death of my oldest son.

In modern times, Poetry is much more than syllables and rhymes. It’s a form of art and creativity. A powerful way of self expression, to influence, impact, and may be bring change in the spirit and thoughts of the people, and the society as a whole. If it’s written with heart, it reaches the heart.

This reminds me of a funny quote ‘Who said nothing is impossible, I’ve been doing nothing for years.’ In the Italian word, the phrase goes to say ‘il bel far niente’ means ‘The charm of doing nothing’, which most of the people may not imagine doing it though unknowingly they are in it.

Learning about life through the wisdom of my dog! Won't you join us?

Denis Lennon and Mary Mullin were a young couple from Ireland. They both died when the Titanic sank in 1912. They were third class passengers and had pretended to be brother and sister, using the names Denis and Mary Lennon on their ticket.

A simple story about love and how attachment is both a strength and weakness.

Just felt like it was "his" time.

Some unusual and beautiful birds that are seen in my garden.

Many times, some things that are most-simple, do the best for all.

Due to the loss of their natural habitat, some native Australian species are making their homes in residential gardens - including mine.

Go back in time with me, back to the 60's, and some lessons I learned from one of the wisest men I've ever known - my dad!

Ever think about our friend, the porch swing?

The love of a mother is universal.

No ethnic, racial, political, religious, or financial label can change who we intimately are. We can be equally happy or miserable humans whether we live in Hollywood's Bel Air or in a small community of the Third world.

While none of us may be feeling particularly strong and empowered with the pandemic, it's our strength that has gotten us this far.

Emotions are linked to colours are linked to emotions. Colour is used to create mood, to convey feelings, to portray people, in art of course, but here we're looking specifically at its use in photography. How do you respond to colour? What is your favourite colour and why?