Roll Call
There were many things I loved about my primary school days but there was also one thing I didn’t care much for: daily attendance. In...
Feb 21, 20232 min read
½ (Half) a Mile…
One of the Behavioral Science courses I have been privileged to teach over the past 9 years addresses the issue of addiction. Most times,...
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Transitions, Transitions!!!
As an educator, this time of the year is always a reflective one for me. The seasons have changed, children age out of their respective...
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Thankful Christmas
I remember Christmas as a young kid growing up in Ghana. I was assured of new clothes, chicken, shoes, Fanta, and a good supply of the...
Dec 12, 20211 min read
Joseph and 10 Lepers
Joseph He was deeply loved by his father (evidenced by the coat of many colors he received) but envied by his brothers. Hoping his...
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Blue Suede Shoes
With barely 2 weeks to her friend’s wedding, Bola was beyond excited. She had been frantically counting down the days upon receiving her...
May 8, 20215 min read
Passwords
I have them, you have them. Young or old, we can’t seem to function without one these days. From using your email account to engagement...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Ever the Apprentice
His name is Kweku and he is 49 years old. In the past 20 years, you would find him at an upscale corner tailoring shop the last Saturday...
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Life’s Roller Coaster
After months of anxious preparation, the day had finally come for the high school reunion. It had been 25 years since graduation and...
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Grandma’s Boxes
Izzy was so excited to be visiting grandma again. It had been 6 months since she last visited and she couldn’t hide her excitement. As...
Nov 21, 20203 min read
When “Normal” is No Longer Good Enough
Recently, I was chatting with a friend who indicated that he couldn’t wait for things to go back to normal. Of a truth, he is not the...
Apr 27, 20203 min read
The “Little Things” We take for Granted.
Ever heard the adage “the best things in life are free”? I thought I fully understood what it meant until I made a trip to 3 major...
Mar 14, 20203 min read
“Smart World”
We live in times where we can speak to “Alexa” and she will provide the information requested. From music, to food recipes, play list,...
Jan 7, 20201 min read
Mind the Gap!!!!
Mind the gap!!!!. That was the phrase I heard as the train approached the platform at this London underground station. I certainly was...
Dec 4, 20193 min read
Are You Growing?
He run to my office at least three times a day (over a couple of weeks) to be measured. With much gleam on his face, Oscar kept...
Oct 15, 20193 min read
Yesterday
How do you define “Yesterday”? To some people, yesterday can be 24 hours, to another, it could mean a decade. For me, yesterday signifies...
May 16, 20192 min read
The Menu
Imagine going into a restaurant and asking for a menu only to be told there is none for the day, and no meals will be served. What would...
Mar 20, 20193 min read
Listen More, Judge less, Talk Less!!
His name was Oscar and he was loved by all. A University student, he exceled in sports and academia. Although he was not much of a...
Nov 15, 20183 min read
Trash Day
Every Thursday morning is trash pick up day in my community and we are expected to put out our trash either late Wednesday evening or...
Aug 2, 20183 min read
Be Present, Be Mindful
Hello, Good Morning, How are You? These are common pleasantries that can be heard all over the world each day in countless languages....
Jul 17, 20183 min read
