October 22, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Slavery in Nigeria Did you know that slavery existed in Nigeria before it existed in the U.S.? Before the first European slave traders took captured Africans to the Americas? And even before the first European explorers came to the west … Continue reading
October 6, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Remember Andrew Young? If you are close to my age, you probably recall Andrew Young as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s partner in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. If not, here’s an intro. He was critical in legislative … Continue reading
September 12, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Losing Friends and Colleagues At my age, it’s not surprising that friends and colleagues pass away. But it’s still sad when I learn of the death of someone I knew. Lagos, Unitarian and Facebook Friend One of my first non-Peace … Continue reading
September 8, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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A Family Tree Story When the workmen from Bert’s Trees were clearing the huge branch that had fallen on our patio, I took pictures. Three men struggled hard to move the heavy log that damaged chairs. They were happy to … Continue reading
August 25, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Stolen Land Clem and I usually watch the NewsHour on PBS at 7 pm. Often there is one story that stands out for me. Last week it was about stolen land. Vann Newkirk was interviewed about his article, The … Continue reading
August 16, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Pictures from the Past Our younger son Sam is here for 2 1/2 weeks with us. It’s fun to have him around. I went early to church on Sunday to prepare for singing with the choir. Sam brought Clem later. … Continue reading
July 14, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Tennis Fan? Clem and I love watching tennis matches, he even more than I. His hero is Roger Federer, who is playing in the finals at Wimbledon today. The match is already over but I don’t want to know the … Continue reading
June 20, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Father’s Day and Family Clem’s sister Monica was still with us for Father’s Day. Our daughter came with her husband. All three of their children were here too, and our grandson’s girlfriend Mary, and her brother! They nearly took up … Continue reading
May 23, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Iftar Dinner On May 19 I had the privilege of attending an Iftar Dinner for the breaking of the day’s Ramadan fast. The Interfaith Council of Westport/Weston and TEAM Westport presented the event. There is no mosque in Westport or … Continue reading
May 15, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Mother’s Day Celebrations I had a lovely Mother’s Day. Our daughter Beth came with her husband and 5-year old son Ikem. Her son Kenechi came with his girlfriend Mary who brought a fantastic carrot cake. Nkiru, Beth’s daughter came fresh … Continue reading