Sharing Your Single Story
I have been married for six years. The awkward 'relationship status' questions have long since been replaced with the equally-as-fun 'baby' questions and statements,...
Brave Testimonies
Why is controversial so controversial?? Or is it just perspective?
We live in a new world where tolerance is key. In order to fit into...
Tetris Life: Making the most out of a busy week
Do you remember the game Tetris? That addictive shape-dropping game where you knew you had been playing too long once you started seeing the...
How to be less selfish
Last week we looked at how you can know if you are too selfish. How did you do on those revealing questions?
What I found...
Do you fight fair?
Unless you choose to live completely alone, shut off from the world, and have absolutely no contact with others, at some point you will...
How to become more inclusive
Do you ever feel like you don't have any friends? Does it sometimes feel like somehow you miss every coffee invite or hangout? That you hear about cool things...
Deep Dive: How to build a longer table
'When you have more than what you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.' (anonymous)
My wife Val and I have just returned...
When Things Don’t Go According To Plan
One of the many great things about Africans is that we love & value family. It’s so much so that for many of us, family...
Does Everyone Experience This?
The first time I asked myself this question was when I began having issues with my skin. I had some terrible breakout on my...
10 Things Men Hate to Hear
You probably thought that only women were not comfortable with hearing certain things from the opposite sex? Well think again because men do hate...