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My Lone Friend
Where is her Mate? I sit at the balcony intently watching the African pidgeon on the overhead electric cable as she balances herself on...
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Jul 27, 20253 min read


We Heppie
My grand daughter, at 22 months old, is developing a cache of words and phrases every day. Sometimes her words are un-intelligible,...
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Mar 11, 20242 min read


How Do You Remove A Scar?
For the past five days, my 22-month old grand daughter has been asking me to remove a tiny scar on her right foot. She'd lift up her...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read


Enjoy The Moment
I m currently on an extended visit to the US. Although this is my third visit to the US, this visit is significant. I am at a transition...
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Feb 11, 20242 min read


Faded Beauty
Tears coursed down my face as I listened to her. Her 25- year old son stood behind her, covered with sadness, grief and explosive anger....
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Jan 25, 20242 min read


It's In You
I kept watching the videos over and over again with immense pride in my heart. Yesterday,11/3/23, my grand daughter, Adanna, took her...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read


I Won't Kill You
I couldn't sleep.They were disturbing me, singing and flying over me. They were probably about ten or so. l have killed some of them...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read


Small, Little Mercies...
My bladder was overfull. As I rushed to empty it, a thought came to me,"Thank God for ability to urinate. God, thank you for small...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read


Bridging the Digital Divide: Zivan Initiative's Commitment to Empowerment
Welcome to the Zivan Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women, children, youth, and communities. In...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read
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