The Musings of an African Writer
I’m sure we all know at least one or two curmudgeons personally or otherwise. They might be a next-door neighbor or even a grumpy old family member that nobody really likes to be around. Ill-tempered people sap the energy out of the room. They say all the wrong things at the wrong time and offer …
I don’t think there’s a single toy that has swept across age and boundaries quite like the Lego. Godtfred Kirk Christiansen patented the original Lego brick in 1958. To this day, a Lego brick made now can still interlock with one made back then. The design hasn’t changed one bit. Through the years the toy …
I am a huge campaigner for fun at work. As a writer and artist, I spend tons of hours in front of the screen creating stories and art. In the beginning, it was very exciting, but over time it has gotten rather monotonous and repetitive. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to boost my …
I am very conscious about what I wear which is why I try to avoid clashing clothes. Therefore you can imagine my hesitation when I happened upon a day that allows me to throw all of this in the bin and get wacky. There’s nothing wrong with making sure things work together. However, there is …
I don’t often take time to leave my desk and just observe the weather. In my head, whatever time I spend gazing up at the sky would have been better spent writing, reading, drawing, or just sitting in front of the telly. Observe the weather day is the perfect opportunity for me to hit pause …
This day was invented for people like me with analysis paralysis to just do it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched time float by as I debated with myself about whether to get up and get active or just watch the next episode on Netflix. It is an opportunity to rip the …
Handwriting is no longer as prestigious as it used to be. Once a reserve of royal families, it is slowly but surely being rendered obsolete with the advancement of technology. No longer seen as a status symbol, it has slowly lost its allure. With the advent of technology, people would much rather type away at …
Today you get to answer your cat’s questions. This can be anything from why can’t you tell I’m tired of your petting to when am I going to go back to eating the expensive cat food? This day began as an idea by Ruth and Thomas Roy to help cat lovers understand their feline friends …
Kids need to play and what better way to ensure this happens than through a playdate? Even though technology has made life a lot easier, it has denied our kids some vital social skills. This day began as an idea by Ilona Viluna, a mother and CEO of GIGI Bloks to have kids playing with …
The past couple of years have reminded us just how important it is to be free to take a walk outdoors. This day celebrates our innate need to leave our repetitive confines, unwind, breathe fresh air and be outside. Happy Take a Walk Outdoors Day Today our characters will get a chance to take a walk …