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I once went to buy fried yam and plantain from the akara woman near my house in Abagana and some customer before me had complained that the fried yam was dry so before I left, she quickly sliced up an onion and half a chilli into a bowl then added a ladleful of oil from her akara wok into the oil. It boiled on impact and she stirred it then spooned it over my yam and plantain. It tasted great. Decades later, I still have n’t forgotten that gesture. These were my thoughts as I stood in my early morning Christmas kitchen, peeling potatoes and carrots for Christmas lunch,  Why am I doing this alone?  I almost asked but the quiet hum of the refrigerator stopped me. It had stayed up all night quietly preserving the Yule log desert while my son walked in and soon, the washer tossed and turned his load of laundry, reminding me that the dryer was only silent because it was broken. I mix up butter with garlic and thyme for the turkey and melt it in the microwave oven then pour myself...

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR TO OUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FOLLOWERS, Chinelo I.

A friend is struggling with her critical Analysis class at Uni and I am trying to help her but we don't seem to be getting anywhere even though I've had my own run-ins with Strauss, Barthes, Lacan and Foucault myself. "Was it a collage ?" I ask her, I don't know? "Was it a mishmash of different art forms?" I don't know. I didn't understand it. sometimes the artist in you understands but the critic is too loud or you go there full of expectations that leave no space for seeing new exhibits. "Did you take any pictures?" We weren't allowed. she replied. we once took children to an exhibition at a museum at one of my old places of work and there was art of spoons hanging from the ceiling. A skeptic would've uttered, huh, spoons! and walked away but the quieter artist turns their back while the artist inside whispers, You wouldn't have noticed how large and useful that space is until someone cordoned it off with spoons. N...

Thirteen things to do for the twenty-five days of Christmas. Day 13. Fast. Matt 6; 16-18, Romans 5 ; 8-10 Day 14. Love your neighbour as yourself. Luke 10 ;27, Matt 7; 1-29, Matt 22;39-40. Day 15. Hold a night vigil; watch and pray. Psalm 119 ; 15-16,Psalm 119; 105. proverbs 3;5-7. Day 16.Make a promise to God and keep it for God is faithful. Numbers 23 ;19. Day 17. Bless the Lord; Be grateful for your blessings. Psalm 134, Romans 6 ;17-20. Day 18. Work for the good of your soul and mankind. Proverbs 12 ; 11-12, Psalm 90;17, Deut 24; 15. Day 19. Enhance your faith with prayer and a fast. 6am -12pm. Matt 17;21. Day20.  Rejoice in The Lord. Phil 4;4,Psalm 86;4,Deut 12;7.  Day 21. Be a brother, a sister and a friend. Matt 18 ;5, Matt 7;5. Day 22. What would you do today? comment below. Matt7; 1-5 Luke 10 ; 23-24.  Day 23. Be honest, avoiding hypocrisy. Gal 6;1 Day 24. Be grateful and stay blessed. Psalm 133;1, psalm 150,  Day 25. Pray, give ...

12 things to do on the first twelve days of Christmas. On the first day of Christmas... Day1) Seriously repent of your sins and give your life  to the Lordship of Jesus Christ the Lord and saviour. Pray ; Oh Lord, Have mercy on me and forgive me my sins. Thank you for rescuing me from my wrongdoing. Please come into my life and stay. Be the Lord of my life and the apple of my eye. John 3;3, Matt 7; 20-29, Luke 10; 23-24. day2)Make the connection and stay rooted. Begin reading the whole Bible to find out who God is and what He wants you to do. Be dedicated and consistent with it. Listen out for His instructions. John 3;2,  15;1-11, Hebrews 12; 6-11,Matt7,Micah 6;8, Deut 8;6,  Proverbs 9;10. Exodus 20 ; 1-17. Luke 11;28.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Find the verse in the Bible and share below. day3)Pray. Don't forget to pray. Say prayers developed on your friendship  with God every day and night. listen for His answer. Don't forget to listen ...