"Nervous Conditions" by Tsitsi Dangarembga

"Nervous Conditions" by Tsitsi Dangarembga

I’ve had this book in my to-read pile since I started collecting African literature. It’s an interesting read, and I highly recommend it to those interested in women’s literature from Africa. I certainly would use this book if I taught an African...

Happiness, Addendum

I was feeling a bit self-conscious about my earlier post about happiness. I have many friends–good, close friends I love who have battled cancer, had breasts or lumps or malignant cells removed, had chemo, or supported their spouses while enduring...
Lions and the Lion Queen

Lions and the Lion Queen

This was my post from the visit to Glen Garriff Lion Reserve two years ago: Love Lions Alive Since that first visit, I have made sure to visit Glen Garriff both times I returned to South Africa. This year, the place had changed. Drastically. Andi Rive, who managed the...
George Nicholson's Birthday

George Nicholson's Birthday

Today, I got the usual birthday pop-ups on Facebook. It’s George Nicholson’s birthday. George died in February, and I didn’t realize how much I missed him until I saw that it’s his birthday. He was my agent from 2001 until this past winter. He...
A very long blog about Aging and about Happiness

A very long blog about Aging and about Happiness

A very long blog about aging. And life. And happiness.My age is no secret. It’s public knowledge on Facebook that I turned 59 last week. People ask me how old I am (seems that it’s not impolite to ask on one’s birthday), and at first, I can’t remember! I suppose it’s...
Are mice colorblind?

Are mice colorblind?

On my ride this morning, a little mouse was in the middle of the intersection of the Rabbit Road and CO. Raod 21 by Kasota. No traffic. Just me, my bike, and the little mouse with big ears. Little mouse saw or heard my wheel and tore, terrified, off the road and ran...
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