July 6, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Fireworks and Fun Westport’s 4th of July fireworks were on the 3rd. We allocate nights with surrounding towns so we don’t compete with each others’ fireworks shows. So ours are on July 4th only every 3rd or 4th year. Clem … Continue reading
June 28, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Reading with my Book Club I’m in two book clubs. One is called Baker’s Dozen; I’ve probably mentioned it before. Three women have just joined and all are white friends from church. I invited two of them and another member … Continue reading
June 8, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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A Nigerwife’s Story My friend Liz Bird recently published Surviving BIafra: A Nigerwife’s Story, with Rosina Umelo. She spoke about it at the Igbo Conference in London in April, which I was sorry to miss this year. Rose, a British woman, … Continue reading
June 4, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Injustice Against Native Americans I write frequently about injustices in the US against African-Americans. They are no longer legal, though they have by no means disappeared. But the injustices done to Native Americans are enshrined in law which still exists! … Continue reading
May 27, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Memorial Day Memorial Day in the US is called the unofficial start of summer. Today was perfect for that title – over 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. Clem was eager to watch the Memorial Day parade in Westport. He … 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
May 7, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Letter to My Granddaughters I’ve told you before, I’m sure, about my Sister Grandmas. We meet monthly. We drink wine, eat appetizers, and read our essays on a chosen topic aloud. Then we engage in a lively discussion, eat dinner, … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Systemic Racism Explained Did you see this video explaining systemic racism on Facebook? That’s where I saw it first, then again, and then in an email from Harold, chair of TEAM Westport. How can we let more people see this? Would … Continue reading
April 17, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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A Time to Plant Igbo Ukwu is the Nigerian site where artifacts from the 9th or 10th century have been found, including the amazing roped pot. “Dated to the 9th or 10th century C.E. (A.D.) Igbo Ukwu represents one of … Continue reading
April 13, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Basement Treasure Yesterday I found a new treasure in the basement where I’m clearing out files and boxes. In 1983 I wrote a letter to Newsweek about an article they’d published. They printed my letter and sent me a lovely … Continue reading