Snapshot of my screen Sweat slides steadily down my back as I sit cross legged on my hot, hot sheets. It’s a sweltering afternoon here at Craig Old Road and I’m neck deep in notes on Darwin’s Theory of Sexual Selection. Just when I’m thinking my afternoon can’t get any hotter GPL blesses me with blackout. Ah yes, life in the country. Anyway, what am … Continue reading Darwin’s Theory of Sexual Selection
Floating along Craig trench about 5 mins from the Public Road. For decades the men and women of my family have traversed the Craig trench. It leads to the farmlands which have witnessed their lives and eaten up their strength. The first time I met Craig trench, I sliced through the dark waters for pleasure, not work. To me, the snaking waterway led to adventure … Continue reading The Backlands of Craig Village
Caught this little critter raping Nani’s flower. Today feels like Sunday. Our love-birds are singing away, the sun is nice and bright and loads of butterflies are raping Nani’s flowers. Ah yes, a beautiful day here at Craig Old Road. Sharing a quick moment with you while I’m on the go. Sara. Continue reading For you nature lovers…
Roasting the halves of a dried coconut. Nani always tells me that the people from her generation are still alive because of the natural, healthy foods they grew up eating. As a child, I hated brown rice with a passion but if it came with some dhal and coconut choka then I’d eat it no complaints. In fact, this morning nani and I decided to … Continue reading Coconut Choka!
I woke up one morning recently, peeked in the mirror and nearly fainted. Okay, maybe I’m being a lil dramatic here. BUT, it traumatized me. Who was the “she” looking back at me? I couldn’t recognize myself. Had I aged so much since I went to bed the night before? I remember grabbing desperately at my breasts trying to determine if they had suffered through … Continue reading Why looking in the mirror traumatized me…
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