- Feb 21
- 2 min
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...
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
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,...
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Nov 25, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- May 8, 2021
- 5 min
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...
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 4 min
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...
- Nov 21, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Mar 14, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 7, 2020
- 1 min
“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,...
- Dec 4, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- Oct 15, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- Nov 15, 2018
- 3 min
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...
- Aug 2, 2018
- 3 min
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...
- Jul 17, 2018
- 3 min
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....
