Sophia Ngugi

Her tomorrow, brighter than today

I quickly looked up from my phone to meet the deep gaze of this young girl. She hesitated at the door, then stepped in. Uncertain but bold steps. She looked fearful. She must have wondered why she had been summoned to the head teacher’s office. I saw myself in her. I saw many girls thatContinue reading “Her tomorrow, brighter than today”

TIRED. I am tired.

“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former”. Albert Einstein I am so tired. For quite some time I have not blogged. Blogging helps me unwind and it does not mean there have not been many things I want to unwind on. In fact, there hasContinue reading “TIRED. I am tired.”

From a distance

“From a distance, the world looks blue and green and the snow-capped mountains white…. From a distance, you look like my friend, Even though we are at war…” So the words of the (once) popular song go. I have mixed feelings about traveling by air, sometimes I wish that there are options for flying andContinue reading “From a distance”

Village musings 2: Minding each other’s business

“A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together becauseContinue reading “Village musings 2: Minding each other’s business”

Village life musings (Part 1) The Chickens!

Every so often, we want to go back to the village. We go to the village for holidays, weekends or Christmas breaks. There is something about village life that is appealing, serene and inviting, but only if you are not living in the village! I don’t think those who live in the village from JanuaryContinue reading “Village life musings (Part 1) The Chickens!”

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,Continue reading “Desiderata”