Demons of a Friday morning

October 24, 2008 · Posted in Out and about, Zimbabwean diaries · Comment 

They are chatting away in my head. “Let’s do Stars tinight,” says one.

“No! Make that Sports Diner!” says another.
“But hapana mari ka apa maface,” cautions a third.
“We don’t need money. Tinowona yekutamba.”

So I let them fight, knowing that whatever happens I’m going to have a good time tonight. Hoza Friday!

Remember when Friday was FRIDAY

September 5, 2008 · Posted in I was just thinking, Zimbabwean diaries · 1 Comment 

Good morning. It’s me again. Do you remember when Fridays were really Fridays? When you looked forward to dressing down because you had a new outfit to show off? When you went to the ATM to withdraw money for the weekend ahead? Read more