The Room With the Red Curtains
The first thing I observed was the curtain. Red, and it has faded on the top, with one small tear at the left, which was obvious. I remember having some thoughts, “At least this…
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Just 1% Is Enough
Sometimes, we work incredibly hard on something, yet after days, weeks, or even months of effort, when we look back, it feels like nothing is changing. We study every day, but…
Random Life Updates...
Last August 15, my grandma celebrated her birthday. Papa went to his hometown to visit her and for another reason. My uncle, his brother, sent us some stuff, mostly clothes…
What the Cracks Actually Held
"You people and your steel and glass," Baba Joy said while she was using her legs to match the palm slowly inside a section of mud wall that has been built since before any of us…
The Jar on the Fridge
"You have to recount it," that was what my elder sister said, while her voice was already low, with her eyes filled with benefit of a doubt, watching Pamela, our house help…
The Cost of Never Checking
"Add small" – that is exactly the statement that usually comes out of Uche's mouth, cutting the fabric 3-4 centimetres short of what I actually paid for and quickly folding…
Ladies of Hive Community Contest #299: Friends to Siblings...
QUESTION: Tell us about a memorable friendship experience that made you realize you had found someone who would always have your back. What did they do that left such a lasting…
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