April 2013
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Sole Perspirer*
I seem to be the only person that is being terrorised by the heat of the Sun. There are construction workers toiling in the hot Sun on my Uncle’s project – they aren’t sweating, the chap riding his bicycle up and down the high road selling Fan Ice – he seems quite dry, the lady carrying her shopping with her baby sleeping on her back – doesn’t seem at all bothered by the heat.
I’m sitting in the...
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Leap Year Hump Day*
Picture the scene, 7am or so this morning: me in bed trying to wring out the last vestiges of a good night’s sleep when my mobile rings…..Mum.
Mum: Good morning Daughter! How are you?
Me: Morning Mum, I’m good ta. Still in bed but good. You?
Mum: Oh me, I’m fine………Do you know what day it is today?
Me: Erm, Wednesday? Yes, it’s Wednesday.
Mum: Anything else?
Me: Hmm, no. Is there...
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Funerals - Gh Style*
Where do I start? Quite simply, Ghanaians like a good funeral. To be honest, we Ghanaians love a good party – wedding, birthday, christening, new house or otherwise but when it comes to funerals we pull out all the stops! They are usually weekend-long affairs and if you are lucky you might be invited to several on the same day. [[MORE]] Planning takes weeks even months, with people travel...
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The Heat Is On!*
Following the edict from Mum & Dad, and going through many stages of trying to understand I literally had two weeks to get going: informing friends, family and colleagues, buying a ticket, getting a visa, jabs, packing etc.
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A certain person who shall remain nameless was particularly amused by me going to Ghana for longer than a month, “What are you going to do? You’re either going...
Watch
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“Who born you by mistake?”
– Irate Accra Taxi driver to reckless pedestrian near Tetteh Quarshie Circle, May 2011
*Originally posted 27th May 2011
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Endless Love*
There are things that I love about Ghana that I only seem to remember when the plane touches down and the plane door is opened:
The warm roasted almond smell of the earth
The fresh organic fruit and vegetables – they seem to have an extra layer of taste
Being able to say that I’ll go to visit my Nana over the weekend
The morning greetings “Fine morning Auntie/Sister”. Everyone greets each...
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I Thought I'd Escaped....*
…..by safely cruising through my teenage years without getting into serious enough trouble to warrant “being sent to Ghana” by my parents. I know that some of you reading this will be well able to empathise.
Being sent to Ghana was the ultimate threat from Mum and Dad when I was young. Being typical strict Ghanaian parents; laziness, not paying attention in school, talking too much in school...
Apologies....
…I’ve been away for a while - another self imposed hiatus. I hope that you’ve all been well, healthy and happy.
I should be back in the blogging sphere soon and so in the meantime will reblog a few of my favourite posts of the last two years.
If there are any that you would like to suggest deserve a second airing, please let me know: thefusspotchronicles@gmail.com. Ciao!
January 2013
1 post
December 2012
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November 2012
12 posts
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LIVE LINK: Ghana Vice Presidents Debate - Joy News →
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October 2012
18 posts
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IEA Presidential Debate - Live link! →
Live link to the IEA Presidential Debate from Tamale, Ghana.
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My East Coast US family,....
….. friends and followers - thinking of you. Please keep safe! x
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“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
– David Viscott
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Clarks, the shoes that tap to Jamaica's reggae... →
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Ghana inaugrates the country’s first space Science...
by Kingsley Iweka
The Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre (GSSTC) was opened on 2 May, with the aim of becoming an arena of excellence in space science and technology, through teaching, learning and space research commercialisation.
Prosper Ashilevi, a space scientist and chairman of GSSTC, said space science and technology will equip young Ghanaian scientists and researchers with...
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Anonymous asked: how can I get your address? / information and how to see you in person, regarding a property I plan to acquire in PRAMPRAM (Beach House)
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“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food...”
– Mark Twain
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tumblrbot asked: WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST HUMAN MEMORY?
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It's been a while....
…...apologies!
I’ve been a little indisposed of late - but more on that later. In the meantime, please check out the latest additions to my affiliates. Ciao, ciao!!
September 2012
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The 20 Youngest Power African Women →
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August 2012
31 posts
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Cute little fact...
…When a male penguin falls in love with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
