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Hair today…..gone tomorrow (bonus part)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

Ijawunmi paced back and forth like a caged tiger. She was proud of her name. Handed down through the years to all the first-born daughters of her mother’s lineage,its meaning was a pale reflection of how she felt now. She … Continue reading →

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Festive dinner

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

She bustled around her house, casting a critical eye over the settings to make sure everything was just so. He walked along jauntily, with a spring in his steps as he contemplated what awaited him on his return. She had … Continue reading →

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Bleach down there?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

I read an article today that has genuinely left me puzzled. To be more accurate, it was not an article per se, but the response to a woman who had written in for advice about dealing with body odour. This … Continue reading →

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London’s burning

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Mark Duggan was shot and killed by the police on Thursday evening, in Tottenham. An unregistered gun was recovered from the scene. The shooting and his ensuing death is under investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. This is the … Continue reading →

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Sugabelly’s language challenge/ Sunshine Award

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Translation Welcome to JustJoxy’s blog, coming to you from Blogsville. I am Joxy, and I hope I have met you all in good health. I too, am well here. I was going through Blogsville as is my wont, when I … Continue reading →

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Google+ or Facebook?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

This is day 2 of my self-imposed exile from Facebook. I have not deactivated my account, nor do I intend to do so, yet. I have chosen to take a break because in part, I think I was addicted strongly … Continue reading →

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Been a while…..

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

….since I’ve been on here, or anywhere in Blogsville for that matter, and I don’t have any excuses. So what’s been happening while I’ve been away? The girls finally broke up from school last week, so it’s happy days ahead. … Continue reading →

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Home training

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

And here’s more from my guest blogger, enjoy….. I was having a conversation with my mother in law – one of the sweetest women I know; this is not to say, how do I put this delicately, she doesn’t upset … Continue reading →

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Bessie Bunter

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

A dear friend has filled in for me this week, here she is in her own words, enjoy. This was one of my nick names when I was growing up.  I was a chubby kid; though when I look at … Continue reading →

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The bell tolls for Japan

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

We have all watched in appalled fascination as pictures of the devastation in Japan has filled our screens. Some of us have expressed sympathy for Japan, others have gone a step further and have prayed for the people experiencing such … Continue reading →

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