December 7, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Books for Nigeria I used to carry several books on each trip to Nigeria, though I often wouldn’t read even one. When I travel on Dec. 18, I’m carrying my books on my iPad, a lot easier. I bought a … Continue reading
November 17, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Welcome New Readers Three talks done! I’m excited to welcome new readers to this blog. Several people who heard me speak at the Westport Senior Center signed on. Then several more from the talk I gave the next evening for the … Continue reading
October 28, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Human Rights Watch reports on Boko Haram’s treatment of abducted girls and women in Nigeria and calls for the group to stop their campaign. American author Bridgett Davis writes about Nigeria and a missing sister. I share a story about Westport’s wonderful EMS team and their worry about Ebola.
October 4, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Many Igbo names have meanings. Kelechi and Kenechi mean the same – thank God. I found photos for my book and used Miggs Burroughs’ lenticular image from Tunnel Vision for the cover.
August 9, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Connections – So Many! I’ve made many connections and reconnections in the last few days! I wish I could draw, and I’d make a diagram for you that shows all the links! Most, but not quite all, involve Nigeria. The first also … Continue reading
August 5, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Movie Opens to Great Response The movie Half of a Yellow Sun finally opened in Nigeria. And no surprise – it’s a hit! Ainehi Edoro in her blog Brittle Paper, quotes the film distributor FilmOne. *Half of a Yellow Sun . … Continue reading