Do you have a story to tell?
Every individual, who has experienced life on planet Earth, has a personal history to relate about his or her journeying through life, whether they know it or not. In life there are numerous histories being made by people from all corners of the globe and from different cultures but no two journeys are the same.
To begin a life is to begin a historical journey and each life has its own individual story. In life there are numerous histories being made by people from all corners of the globe and from different cultures but no two journeys are the same. Everyone has life experiences that are uniquely different from everyone else. Even if two or three or more people have had the very same experience, they will each narrate it in a different way, because their perspectives differ from each other’s. Read more
Learn the seven laws of money
It has since been established that in truth money is not the root of all evil, but rather a necessary tool of exchange that allows men and woman to trade goods and services and that money is also a tool that can improve the life of anyone who handles it well.
In Zimbabwe, people burn money but it does not light up in flames but rather it multiplies itself.
It is not actually money that is the root of all evil, but the love of money. Read more
Bury yourself in a good book
Over the years there have been concerns about the waning interests of Zimbabweans in their reading culture and it is believed that people mostly read for exams but other than that, they do not find it worthwhile to bury themselves in a good book. Although people are turning their back on reading, knowledge which is derived from reading books is power. Read more
Some solutions for health and education in Zimbabwe
Practical ways to Help Zimbabwe- Education and Health, just for now!
EDUCATION:
Problem: there is a severe shortage of teachers in schools as many are leaving for the informal sector due to poor salaries. My nephews in Form 3 at a boarding school outside Bulawayo are supposed to be taking 9 classes, but only have 4 teachers out of 9 teachers needed for the classes showed up this semester- 5 classes are without teachers. Furthermore, there is a great shortage of books.
Current efforts: We have established links with book publishers in Zimbabwe to print copies of the books used in the local examinations. On average a book costs no more than US$20 if we buy in bulk for many schools. We are raising money to pay for student tuition fees, but it is not enough to only support students. Our partner foundation in the US already sends books to Zimbabwe about twice a year to a group of 75 schools. Read more
Get better love from your man
Men say women are difficult to understand. Tough. We on the other hand have every reason to think that men are just downright IMPOSSIBLE to understand. Help though, is at hand. I received this list of useful books by email. May they be your guide in that journey towards a better relationship with your man.
1. He’s Just Not That Into You
A consultant and story editor from the hit TV show Sex and the City tell you what’s really going on in a man’s mind when he’s apparently sending out mixed messages about his feelings for you. By Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.
2. The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Therapist Laura Schlessinger finds that women who don’t treat their husbands well are often depressed and unhappy. She advocates giving men what they want- food, sex, praise, and a serene home life. Read more
Petinah Gappah- two book deals in one
Petina Gappah
It always makes me happy to see Zimbos doing well wherever they are in the world. Way to go Petina for sealing this deal. Here’s wishing you so much more.
In case you’re wondering what I’m talking about, Zimbabwean writer Petinah recently signed a deal that will see her books being published by two international publishers.
According to thezonet.com: << Petina Gappah, a Zimbabwean writer based in Geneva, has signed a book deal with Faber & Faber in the UK and Farrar, Straus, and Giroux in the US.
