There’s just something about plants that draws us in. Maybe it’s the way their leaves catch the light, or the satisfaction of watching them grow. But have you ever stopped to consider what’s really going on inside those gentle green creatures? I have, and I’m convinced that my fiddle-leaf fig is plotting world domination.
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The Art of Procrastination: How to Get Things Done… Eventually
We all know the feeling of having something important to do, but instead choosing to binge-watch a new series on Netflix or scroll through Instagram for hours on end. Procrastination is an art form, my friends, and if you’ve mastered it, then you’re in good company. Here are some tips and tricks to help youContinue reading “The Art of Procrastination: How to Get Things Done… Eventually”
Why I hate politics!
So yea. I hate politics. Obviously. I hate how every five years we get into this frenzy about giving people with immeasurable riches and privilege the opportunity Why I hate politics!
Global Warming Be Damned~ I live in Marondera.
I live in Marondera, and I have to say to those people who don’t believe we have global warming– Come up here. People who live up here will tell you that the summers used to be wonderful. Nothing above 30 degrees, and always a cool breeze. Nights that are perfect for sleeping. A few summersContinue reading “Global Warming Be Damned~ I live in Marondera.”
No Child left behind 2
By K.T.Nhamo On Zealous Thierry From outside the field of education, “No Child Left Behind” seems like a great program, one that will force Zimbabwe to live up to its ideal: a free and equal education for everyone. We will train good citizens and productive workers, no matter where they live or what the economicContinue reading “No Child left behind 2”
How worried should we be about income inequality?
By K. T. NHAMO On Zealous Thierry Forced economic equality is socialism. It’s unZimbabwean to be for socialism. But Zimbabwean’s strength is our majority middle class… How worried should we be about income inequality?
No Child left behind 2
From outside the field of education, “No Child Left Behind” seems like a great program, one that will force Zimbabwe to live up to its ideal: a free and equal education for everyone. We will train good citizens and productive workers, no matter where they live or what the economic status of their parents. ButContinue reading “No Child left behind 2”
No Child left behind
My mom is a veteran teacher in what used to be a good school, and I can tell you dozens of horror stories about how education has changed for the worse since “No Child Left Behind”. Sure, it would be great if teachers got together and took a stand. But there’s not much chance ofContinue reading “No Child left behind”
This war
So far, I am untouched by this war. My family was profoundly touched by earlier wars. My great uncle was killed in Chimurenga. Not in combat, in a training accident while he was still in his teens. A cousin of mine was killed when his helicopter was shot down in Congo. I’ve run my fingersContinue reading “This war”
The American Problem.
The problem with you Americans is you don’t have politicians, you have front men for corporations… Elections, the Constitution, your law– these are just an inconvenience to these office holders. You just lost a major city to a natural disaster. Tens of thousands are still homeless. What have your so called “politicians” done for theseContinue reading “The American Problem.”
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