Giraffe photos by Maher Kassar We spent at least half an hour watching these two giraffes fighting one evening at Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park. The wrestling match could go on for days, until one of them walks away. And then still the other might follow for more.
Category: My stuff…
My random thoughts and stories.
Simba
Photos by Maher
Little Bit Lollipop
Rahul: Mum, you want some of my grapes? Me: Thanks Rahul. But I'm full, I just ate a lot of food. Leila: You full? Is your belly hurting? Me: My belly is OK. But it's true, if you eat too much your belly can hurt. Also if you eat too little it can hurt. Eat … Continue reading Little Bit Lollipop
Double Backbend
Photos by Pascaline
Too Loud
I wrote this 6 weeks ago. I would *never* have done such a thing today! ----------------------------- "Do you think we should tell Rahul to talk less loudly?" Maher asks me as he enters the kitchen in the evening. I walk over to the door, peek into the living room where L and R are playing. … Continue reading Too Loud
Follow Your Husband
Conversation with a caretaker at a children’s park in Lusaka ------------ Woman: You are a Hindu, uh? I shake my head Woman: So you are a muslim? But you are not wearing a scarf on your head. Anyway, some don’t, uh? But why do you want to cover up your beauty when it was not … Continue reading Follow Your Husband
Lakka Lakka like a Fire Cracker
This one's for my Z school friends- Me: Do you guys want to try these crackers? Leila: Wat dat cracker mum? Me: They're like Nayla's. They're yummy. Rahul (South African accent): Lakka lakka like a fire cracker.
Zamsick
I'm posting at Multicultural Mothering today about finally going home. It's been 9 years since I returned to Zambia. I can't believe I can say that, and I know it's mainly due to my complacency. Now that Leila and Rahul are in the picture, I'm motivated to get us all over there. Soon. I've wanted … Continue reading Zamsick
Prematurity and School
Also posted at How Do You Do It? at this link. When my babies and I returned to Chengdu from Hong Kong after their birth at 31 weeks of gestation, they were almost 6 months old. Many of our friends came over to visit; to meet the tiny babies. One of those friends was a … Continue reading Prematurity and School
Natasha Devalia 