The Musings of an African Writer
It is finally here, the day that we ask that age-old Valentine’s question, Will you be my Valentine? On this day in 270AD, St. Valentine’s was martyred. At least that is what history records. His crime? Marrying young couples in secret when the emperor had forbidden it. This was in the interest of building a …
Romantic love had always gotten the upper hand until the idea of Galentines came up. Now hear me out ladies, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with loving your man. However, there should always be space enough for your gals. You know, the ones who were there even before he came around. That is the essence of …
I am admittedly not the biggest fan of chocolate. Now I don’t hate it. I believe that some of the best dishes I have had were made so by this great invention. I just have it in moderation every so often if available and actually do enjoy it. This is not the case with everyone …
It’s time for you to dump your significant jerk. In the course of life, as we forge relationships, we meet different people. Sometimes these people are great, and other times they’re the worst mistake we’ve ever made. What happens when you realize that someone you thought would be the love of your life just isn’t. …
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I always get a tad sensitive and emotional whenever the topic of freedom is discussed. Films that touch on slavery and colonization have always gutted me. To see God-given free will denied in exchange for blatant animosity is quite frankly horrifying. I am fortunate enough not to have endured such malpractice firsthand. This is not …
I have never actually sat down to plan for a vacation. It isn’t that I don’t want to have one. In fact, I desperately crave time away from everything to just be. Unfortunately, my current financial obligations just cannot allow me to enjoy the kind of vacation I would want at the moment. That does …
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 …
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 …
Society has often labeled the artist as an outlaw. For instance, when Banksy started appearing in the streets of London in the 1990s, this mysterious artist was subversively using street art to bring political questions onto the streets. They are one of many who have used their artistic voice as a form of protest. Happy …
You cannot accomplish your dreams without vision, and what better way to do so than with a vision board? Kellan Lutz and Ryan Daly founded this day in 2015 to encourage everyone to visually set their goals and make it more likely to accomplish them. Happy National Vision Board Day. Today our characters step into the …