April 3, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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My Youngest Son is 50! Sam had his 50th birthday last week! It was a remarkable day for him. And for me too! I can’t believe it – Sam is 50! It was the opening salvo that began his week. … Continue reading
October 28, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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#EndSARS! The war against SARS – #EndSARS! – has had its effect. The Nigerian campaign, carried out intensely over nearly 3 weeks, was intended to end the disputes caused by SARS. It has become infamous for committing “many of the … Continue reading
October 16, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Clem’s Funeral Who would have believed that Clem would be buried without me! It seems impossible! But Sam said today that they managed the burial well. Chinaku also called more recently; he said everything was perfect! About 40 guests were … Continue reading
August 21, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Be Aware of Your Brain! Your brain is well and healthy. It extends from the top of your skull to the beginning of your neck. Most of the time, it behaves normally and gives little concern. But I had a … Continue reading
May 25, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough! Dave Caplan is one of the singers in this fabulous video! He is in the choir with me at The Unitarian Church in Westport. He said it was really fun to do! I think that’s … Continue reading
May 17, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Embrace Density A couple of days ago I read a NYTimes op-ed by Carol Galante called “Now Is the Time to Embrace Density.” Her article describes the housing crisis we face in the US. It has led to huge numbers … Continue reading
May 1, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s Covid-19 Response Ambassador John Campbell and Jack McCaslin, Research Associate, Africa Policy, at the Council on Foreign Relations, wrote about Nigeria’s response to the pandemic on April 28, So the information is already a couple of days old. From … Continue reading
April 27, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Westport in the News, Again! Vanity Fair Features Westport’s Essential Workers Westport has been in the news with the corona virus. First it was the famous party in early March where at least 17 people became infected. Then it was … Continue reading
April 19, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Still in Lagos Beth left yesterday morning, Saturday, on the US evacuation flight. And I didn’t leave with her! I appreciated your comments a lot! They helped me clarify my own thinking. I’ll stay in Lagos for at least another … Continue reading
April 15, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Moonwalk Today seems to be a day for retro music. I don’t really know if that’s the right term, but my granddaughter Teya is practicing the Moonwalk! Here she is for 5 seconds! A couple of hours ago I looked … Continue reading