On being alone – a world without self
A bout of inner ear infection in September knocked me off my feet for a couple of weeks providing me time and space for thought and reflection. Its been almost …
A world without fairies
What has happened to the world in which our generation came into – a world of mystery, marvel and fairy tales – where the good always overcame the bad. This, …
A time for reflection
Turning 70 in April has been a cause for assessment, reflection and wonder – where did the years go? Life for me these past 40 years has been a wander, …
In search of stability
It is that time of year again when it’s time to take stock, reflect on the year that we are leaving behind and the New Year about to unfold. It …
Gambia Return 2017
(Photo: Reunion with the children from the neighbourhood where I lived in 2013-4) A journey begins with the first step, I am not sure how many more steps would be …