by Teakisi | Jun 21, 2017 | Thoughts & Reflections, Travel
By Eunice Aber There is a common saying among my Christian folks that one day we will reach heaven, look down at all the opportunities, the good things we had on earth, and regret that we did not enjoy them when we could have. We instead focused on chasing...
by Teakisi | Jun 16, 2017 | Poem, Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi I sat in a fortress of solitude, even though around me sat waves and waves of souls. It was a gaping hole and no one could catch me. I had run out of my social fuel. Uphill, I pushed my little car whose engine had turned red. I must have run out...
by Teakisi | Jun 13, 2017 | Culture, Current Affairs, Thoughts & Reflections
By Josephine Amoako We tell ourselves that we are all equal. We teach this to the children at school. But coming from a society where we study mainly to pass exams, and not to imbibe the knowledge, it’s disheartening (but not surprising) to witness the injustice...
by Teakisi | Jun 8, 2017 | Francais, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
By Edwige Suzon Avez-vous souvent l’impression de vivre dans un monde taillé sur mesure pour les autres? Le sentiment de devoir porter un masque, de devoir entrer dans la peau de quelqu’un d’autre, pour donner à votre entourage l’impression d’être la bonne personne et...
by Teakisi | May 26, 2017 | Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Eunice Aber “Do you realise that our entire life is a pitch?” My friend Lornah Tumuhairwe asked me this question as we were going for what would be our last pitch in undergraduate school. A pitch is what we, in the technology world (techies), prefer to call a...
by Teakisi | May 23, 2017 | Poem, Thoughts & Reflections
By Josephine Amoako We love to stare at and admire The thousands of photos we find online; They are a source of inspiration For our new wardrobe, wedding and interior décor; We can’t help but wish to be like those on our screens; Smiling, happy, serene, with a perfect...
