It’s my mum’s birthday as I write this; I am thousands of miles away, and due to the pandemic, I cannot say happy birthday in person. My mum is in her 9th decade, she has lived a full and varied life; as I sit here reminiscing, I remember the many talks (and yes, a few… Continue reading A Tribute to Mama
Author: Abimbola Afolabi
What’s Beneath The Surface?
It snowed last night; I woke up to a picturesque winter wonderland; it looked just like a postcard! What a lovely sight; who wouldn’t want to wake up to such perfection every day, for the rest of their lives? In a world before corona virus, children (and some adults too) would be playing in the… Continue reading What’s Beneath The Surface?
An audience of One
I am writing this on a cold winter afternoon, hiding away from the cold in my apartment. I just celebrated another birthday, so it set me thinking; birthdays can do that to you, you know? As I sit here and take stock, it is easy to compare myself with other people, other women, to feel… Continue reading An audience of One
Happy New Year Ladies
Happy New Year ladies It’s your girlfriend, Abimbola Welcome to my space We’ve come through a rollercoaster of a year, but we made it! I can’t wait to sit down with you and share my thoughts with you, so grab a cup, (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and some cookies and let us share a moment,… Continue reading Happy New Year Ladies