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"Mo dupe (I give thanks) for you visiting my blog. I write to alleviate pain, record lessons for my children and put down on paper what I may otherwise act out. I hope you are enlightened, educated and entertained. Please keep in mind that this is my blog, my thoughts, my actions, my concerns and my life. Opinions are welcomed but not necessary. Please be advised that some of my language my be unsuitable for your children, it is very suitable for mine. These writings are dedicated to my ancestors, my children, my family & my community. Ase'."-Kefentse Akim Bandele © 2010


Monday, March 18, 2013

My Parental 3rd Eye

I was making lunch this past Saturday when my 7 year old Daughter Chinaza walked in the kitchen.

The conversation goes like this….

Chinaza: "Dad, what do those plums taste like?" As if she's never had one.

Me: "I'm not sure, I haven't tasted them yet." As if I never had one.

Now I know what's coming next, so my parental 3rd eye kicks in to see how long it will take for the REAL question to be asked. I counted down from 15.

*5…4…3…2…annnnd*

Chinaza: "Can I have one?"

After almost exploding in laughter, of course I said yes and gave my baby a plum.

It's only fruit for Gods sake.

Ire


Sunday, March 3, 2013

Getting back to the basics

Alafia

Writing is therapeutic for me. It just so happens that what I write is also of interest to other people. So, I guess I'll get back to blogging soon. God knows I need it.