November 16, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Riverside Book Club Have you read Things Fall Apart? The novel is Chinua Achebe’s masterful work about life in an Igbo village when the missionaries first arrive. I read it during Peace Corps training in 1962. On Saturday I attended the Riverside … Continue reading
November 12, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Dead Tomatoes, a Gift, and Open Doors When our daughter Beth was in her second year at Kaduna Federal Government College (roughly equivalent to high school) in northern Nigeria, she had an unfortunate experience with her tomato plants and with the … Continue reading
November 5, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Two Engaging Audiences I spoke at Westport Rotary on Tuesday. I gave a “Happy Dollar” to celebrate my first boss in fundraising, Dick Foot, who was the CEO of the Westport YMCA and an active Rotarian. I knew many people … Continue reading
October 27, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria for Visitors The New York Times had a wonderful article recently highlighting one of Nigeria’s best-known musicians, King Sunny Ade. It includes descriptions of popular venues where he and others have played and a list of three current spots for dance … Continue reading
October 19, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s superrich have ceased buying for now. Buhari has frightened them away from luxury stores.
October 11, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Legal vs. Moral Actions The service at The Unitarian Church in Westport on Sunday morning was on the theme of immigration. Mary Collins, our Director of Religious Education told a story, The Legend of Lucia Zenteno, which comes from the … Continue reading
October 7, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Igbo Culture, so Rich Igbo culture is rich, varied, and full of wonders. Many of you already know my story and how I came to be part of Igbo life. For a quick introduction, you can look at my bio. … Continue reading
September 25, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Highlands Classmates Join Me at Joseph-Beth Booksellers My visit to Cincinnati was wonderful. I enjoyed six days with my sister Beth and our friend Stephanie in Steph’s lovely home in Fort Thomas KY. I saw several friends. Even more came to the … Continue reading
September 21, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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An Eye for Color Stephanie, the friend I’m staying with in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, has an amazing eye for color and decor. When I asked her if she’d trained in art or design, she said, “No, but we always talked about … Continue reading
September 17, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Outside of the Window I’m with my sister Beth at her friend Stephanie’s home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. I lived in Fort Thomas from 7th grade through the time I was in the Peace Corps. Stephanie just served us a … Continue reading