April 27, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Legacies of Biafra I had a wonderful time in London. Legacies of Biafra, Reflections on the Nigeria-Biafra War 50 Years On, was an exciting and well-presented conference. Louisa Egbunike and Yvonne Mbanefo were the principal organizers. Unu mere nke oma! … Continue reading
April 11, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Bridge Building Early Sunday morning I listened to Krista Tippett’s On Being. She was interviewing Matt Kibbe and Heather McGhee who come from opposite ends of the political spectrum but have a commitment to bridge building. “He’s a libertarian who … Continue reading
November 14, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Small World Coincidences As I get older and have more connections, small world coincidences seem more frequent. Do you find this too? The past week has been overflowing with small world coincidences. First – my friend Nick Thiemann who was a lawyer … Continue reading
November 10, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Surprised and Disappointed I was completely surprised on Tuesday night! Hard to believe how wrong the polls were. What about you? I was also disappointed. On Tuesday afternoon I had volunteered at the Westport Democratic Headquarters. My assignment was to call … Continue reading
March 9, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Fashion Fun March 5th March 2nd March 9th I promised you information about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in British Vogue. You can view their photo blog called Today I’m Wearing with pics of the beloved Nigerian author showing a favorite outfit every … Continue reading