December 2012 - Page 2 of 2

An American Girl Miracle

Posted on December 6, 2012
by Malaka
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Only a certain type of parent will understand the essence of what I am about to share. There is an adrenaline rush that does not soon wane when you have got your tired, gnarled, grubby little hands on an object so desired by your children…

Musings

Saa Mahama Gurlz

Posted on December 5, 2012
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I trust that the Ghanaian elections are close enough that this post will not sway one voter one way or another. The candidates have all made their speeches, presented their proposals, and the die-hard party faithful for CPP, PPP, NDC, NPP and Ayariga will turn…

Madness

Are Dark Skinned Women Only Worthy of “Jump Off” Status?

Posted on December 3, 2012
by Malaka
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As a woman who checked out of popular culture after the birth of my second child 7 years ago, I am asking this question sincerely. It was then that I decided that I didn’t want my kids watching anything on TV or hearing anything on…

Motherhood

Aya and the American [Girl] Doll

Posted on December 2, 2012
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Aya has a friend who hails from the Virgin Islands. Her name is Maddie. This particular girl got an American Girl doll for his birthday last year. “You do realize if I ge’ you this dall, it de only t’ing you geyin’ fuh your birthday,…

Musings

Field Ruwe Discusses Africa's Shackled Erudite Class

Posted on December 1, 2012
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Africa, a continent of chained Form Fives By Field Ruwe We, Form Fives a.k.a. Grade 12s are a people chained, facing the lit walls in the darkness of our own country. On the walls we watch our fantasies and desires. We see ourselves with…