Ride Along

Last night I took an uber at about 21:55. I usually sit in the front when I am alone but I let Karen have the co-driver’s seat as I placed my ‘luggage’ in the back. Some people feel safer at the back but I am more comfortable studying my chauffeur in this position. I digress. …

ON THE POWER OF UGANDAN STORIES AND THE PROBLEMS THAT CLEVER CHILDREN FACE

This week is all about children and Ugandan books at the 4040 camp. To be fair, it is also always about the children 🙂 Here is what Ernest Bazanye thinks about Ugandan stories. The problem with being a child is that no matter how clever you are, still, a lot of your thinking is being …

My birthday wish

Every little bit of me is excited and full of cheer not because everything is going my way but because I have life and oh what joy that brings me, especially today!  September is a special month for me for two reasons; it is the month I was born and also the same one I …

Suits

Another guest blogger, yaay! >> As usual, today I woke up and dressed for work. And as usual, it was a suit, shirt and tie. But this was different. My attire was all new.I must confess I like new clothes. Normally once I have bought new clothes I want to wear them immediately.  This was …

Angaza

I have not written here in so long. What better way to come back into the game than with a piece of writing about something I hold so dear? For context, ‘Angaza’ is Swahili for shine/illuminate. We chose it to represent all the light the children we work with will beam into the world. Our …

Jambula

I have not been able to write in ages. I know why, but at the same time I don't. A few minutes ago, I found this little book in my memories; one of the sweetest, most thoughtful gifts I have ever received. I got it one year ago today and I am sure there is …

Thursday..

36 Originally posted on Thursday 6 April It is Thursday, my most 'predictable' day of the week because I am sure how it will end- with a 4040 meeting. I often schedule appointments around it..If anyone wants to have wedding meetings with me involved, I ask that Thursday isn't an option; if there is an …

Past joys

35 Today's entry has come so easily. On this day, 3 years ago; I posted this Originally posted on 5 April. It is the ordinary days when you get up early, run a few errands and try to make all ends meet that turn out extraordinary. Yesterday was one of those. At lunch time a …

Limitless blessings

34 Real time update; From an email I received.   Dear Esther Greetings from *Renewed hope family to the 40/40 team. Hoping you are all doing well. I am happy to inform you that we are doing well, the children are doing well too. I am glad to inform you that *Renewed hope* has of …

Of legends and fans

33 In 2014,We were looking for a way to re-invent our music+poetry event, "Croak and rhyme." It had been an unexpected success the year before and we needed to be more innovative. One night, during a 4040 meeting at (now defunct😳) Cee cees restaurant,we made a list of possible artists, mostly the ones who seemed …