When I created a category for mum I had no idea what I would use it for, it just seemed like a good idea at the time. So here I am wondering what to write. It is strange thinking of mum in a coma; I can't even describe it. Initially I thought she had merely drifted off to … [Read more...]

Thank you Joan for your brilliant translation of Mama Junior's email. Below is my response, in Kiswahili!. Apologies to those who can't understand it; a translation shall follow shortly. … [Read more...]

Looks like someone has beaten me to it: Happy birthday, Wanjiru If only you knew How much you are missed Days are dark Stars less bright The sun lost its shine The day you got hurt [written by Mshairi] Thank you Mshairi for that lovely poem, keep up the … [Read more...]