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I am a Kenyan. I live in the city of La Verne in Southern California. My husband works for World Vision International. We have three children - Tetu, Silalei and Lantei. I am a Christian and I enjoy expressing myself through writing. The written word has a

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free: 2 of 67
I was gambling with my lifeBeing unfaithful as a wifeKnowing it was forbiddenWith much guilt I was ladenHe was coming todayCos My husband was awayI was trapped in its swayCommand to faithfulness would not obeyI was not awareMy neighbor would dareTo call me to accountBy telling people all aboutThe noise was very loudFor it was... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood: 3 of 73
I idolized my older brother David when I was a kid although he was only a year older than me! Wouldn't you idolize someone who had confided in you that he could beat your Dad, Mum and all your older sibling? He was only nine!One time after a spanking from my Mum, David went outside and came back with his hands full of small p... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The benefits of diet and exercise: 1 of 13
The benefits of diet and exercise could never be over-emphasized. The overall goal should be good health. While cats have "nine lives", human beings only have one life. Whether we live a life where we are constantly sick and tired, or live a life of robust health and strength is a choice that each one of us has the luxury of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 15 of 155
Death keep your presence at bayYou have taken my mother awayAs I look at that empty bedOf one who so deeply caredHot tears roll down my cheeksLike a stream flowing over a creekYour wheelchair broods in a cornerThe curtain flutters like a bannerAn icy wind blows though your roomLike a widowed bride looking for her groomDeath d... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Racism: 3 of 25
My skin color did not really matter to me. I was living in my native country where the majority of people were the same color as me. I did not know that I was going to encounter this ugly animal up close! My line of business necessitated my going to Berlin, Germany for a Trade Fair. The interesting thing was that I always ass... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Money: 1 of 7
I wasn't paying much attention to the television. It created much needed background noise and I was absentmindedly flipping through a magazine until I heard a lady say "I actually wished I had not won the lottery!" I thought to myself "What?!...is this woman crazy?" I put down my magazine and moved closer to the television. M... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Laughter: 4 of 25
The life-time ambition of many Africans (I am one) is to one day travel to the land of plenty. This land is a "pie in the sky" that could be Australia, Singapore, Ireland or America. What does it matter? As long as you are escorted to the airport by ten or so relatives who with emotion say "Don't forget us when you get 'there... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: New year blues: 2 of 12
I saw her walking her dalmatian dog this morning. Her head was lung low as she took small steps in the light rain. Even her dog had its head hung low. They were mourning the end of last year. As the New Year had come in with fanfare and bright lights, it seemed like the old had ushered in the new and the new was brighter and ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce How divorce influences the next generation: 1 of 6
Divorce is all about the next generation! Two adult people have lived their lives to adulthood and have had the luxury of making a decision that according to them will free them from the tyranny of living with their spouse. They are involved in the decision and are in agreement with it in most cases.On the other hand is a chi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What to do when your innocent child turns into a possessed teenager: 3 of 12
I lived with the threat of "just wait till she becomes a teenager! You will not recognize her!" Every year I watched her, trying to notice every minute change that came over her demeanor. I was not going to be caught unawares like my friends who were going nuts over their teenagers who were running wild in their homes! No not... More..