“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”
Author Archives: Sophia Ngugi
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”
Multiple roles, one soul
“Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing”. Ricki Lake It was a beautiful Sunday morning. Sundays mornings are usually beautiful. Serene. It is like the weather knows it is a Sunday and even if it rains, the day has a sunny demeanor. May be because there is less traffic in Nairobi. Less pollutionContinue reading “Multiple roles, one soul”
I am a child of the universe 