February 16, 2025
I get that you want to feel bubbly about talking stages, I get that,
I get that you love to feel loved, I get that,
I get that you too want to love, I get that,
I get that you want to miss someone, to spoil someone, to be spoilt,
To have late night calls and early morning hello’s, and all those seemingly nonsensical emotions that only those in love can relate to,
I …
December 15, 2024
We often overlook an aspect of politics: the reality that one partner in a couple may not have chosen a life in the public eye. For example, holding the position of party president and potentially becoming the president of a country. Often, the husband is dedicated to politics while the wife plays a supportive role, appearing when necessary. So far, Zambia has had six First Ladies.
The very f…
August 22, 2024
As humans, we often choose the path of least resistance. Whether it’s an often used route or a new one, when faced with the option to either walk from Zambia to China or fly, the choice is clear.
It’s not about being lazy; it’s about being practical and, dare I say, smart.
Why expend valuable energy on something when you can achieve the same result with less effort?
I…
August 10, 2024
Silent screams echo within, quietly drowning in the depths of unhealed trauma.
The tears have stopped flowing, leaving only scars behind.
Being the presence of others becomes increasingly difficult to bear, leading to a slow withdrawal.
Each step is cautious, fearing the noise of a dry leaf underfoot, that will betray me.
If I move slowly and quietly enough, will …
December 30, 2023
There are two types of hair salons in Zambia. The first type is the really nice one, with the nice furniture, where the staff occasionally ask you if you would like a cup of tea or coffee. And occasionally over a weekend, you are offered a glass of Chardonnay. The hairdressers are beautifully dressed, wearing impeccable make-up and all their hair stations are clean and equipment is neat…