May 17, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Embrace Density A couple of days ago I read a NYTimes op-ed by Carol Galante called “Now Is the Time to Embrace Density.” Her article describes the housing crisis we face in the US. It has led to huge numbers … Continue reading
May 13, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ben Enwonwu, Nigerian Sculptor From the 1940s and into the 1960s the name of Nigerian artist and sculptor Ben Enwonwu was internationally known. We learned about him during our Peace Corps training in 1962. I was intrigued to read about … Continue reading
May 9, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Corona Virus’ Disproportionate Burden I continue to think about the disparities of the Corona Virus’ effect on different racial groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s April 22 report says, “The effects of COVID-19 on the health of … Continue reading
May 5, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Evacuation Tomorrow! If there are no last minute delays, I’ll be flying home tomorrow on a US State Department evacuation flight from Lagos to Dulles Airport in Washington DC. My friend Jean offered to pick me up at the airport. … Continue reading
May 1, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s Covid-19 Response Ambassador John Campbell and Jack McCaslin, Research Associate, Africa Policy, at the Council on Foreign Relations, wrote about Nigeria’s response to the pandemic on April 28, So the information is already a couple of days old. From … Continue reading
April 27, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Westport in the News, Again! Vanity Fair Features Westport’s Essential Workers Westport has been in the news with the corona virus. First it was the famous party in early March where at least 17 people became infected. Then it was … Continue reading
April 19, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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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 11, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Message from the Virus Thanks to Dan Woog and his 06880 blog for this video. It’s a message for us all from the corona virus! Let me know your reaction. It’s a little harsh but I really liked it. What … Continue reading
April 7, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Flies in Flagrante This morning Sam’s 8-year old son Bruche was watching a YouTube film about ants and how they fight each other! I told him I had another picture of insects to show him. I explained how these flies … Continue reading
March 30, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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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