December 31, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Begin Again

New Beginning Toward the end of 2021 I met an Igbo man. I was in the jewelry store named Pellegrini after the two owners. It was on my way back from Tamala’s Hair Salon on Washington Street in Norwalk CT. … Continue reading

April 19, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Still in Lagos!

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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Jigsaw Puzzle, Grandkids and Decision Time

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

March 30, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Update from Lagos

Disruptions to Life and Death Much of life as we knew it has been disrupted by the corona virus pandemic. So too death! A funeral in Nigeria is an occasion for elaborate mourning and celebration. There are invitations sent out … Continue reading

November 11, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Astronomy on My Mind

The Transit of Mercury Did you know that the planet Mercury transited the sun today? This is a rare occurrence. The next transit will be in 2032, so I thought I better take advantage of today’s view. The Westport Astronomical … Continue reading

November 8, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Three Celebrities; One I Will See

Washington Black Washington Black is the title of a book recently reviewed by Jen Blankfein in her blog Book Nation. She says, “It’s the story of an 11 year old slave in Barbados and his adventurous escape to freedom.” I … Continue reading

April 30, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Buhari in Washington

President Buhari in Washington President Buhari is the first sub-Saharan African leader to visit President Trump’s administration. The two presidents spoke in front of reporters before their discussion. (Another media piece said “first African leader. Which is right?) Trump said … Continue reading

December 7, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Travel, Walls, Passports, and Lady Liberty

My Passport Error I mentioned our effort to get Clem a new Nigerian passport. Turns out he did have an appointment to go to the Consulate for the interview. When I submitted and then printed the passport application forms in … Continue reading

October 20, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Holidays in Nigeria

Plentiful Fuel for the Holidays in Nigeria I look forward to the holidays in Nigeria this year. We’ve booked our tickets, told our children, and arranged the security people to accompany us in the village. Yes, for the past few … Continue reading

January 21, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Finding My Way in Nigeria

Finding My Way in Nigeria From my first days in Nigeria, I knew I had to depend on others for help in finding my way. My school’s headmaster gave me the address of the apartment where I would live. It was 25 … Continue reading