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Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. More than anything in the whole wide world, this little girl wanted to be loved. She searched many, many foreign places for love. She kissed many toads for love. She loved and she loved and she loved. The more she loved, the harder it became. Her tiny little heart was fading. Layers and layers of molten skin were binding her. Finally, the little girl exploded. She began lashing out at everything and everyone in sight. Bolts of lightning were striking all she touched and did not touch. She began to spin out of control. As she spun, rings and rings were spinning off of her painting the earth. Many colors began flying throughout the air. Suddenly, she was naked. She looked into the water and there, she found her love. Now, to find the prince…

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Somed





My friend from Africa sent me pictures. Still not sure what to call this new friend. He has many names. His "traditional" name is "Baako". Lately I have been addressing him as "Somed" - the first name he gave me. He addressed me as "Mother Rose". I asked him why and he said I reminded him of his late mother who was very warm and caring. He lives and cares for his elderly grandparents who do not leave their home. He is 19 and studying to be a doctor. He attends Tamale Main Presbyterian High School. I looked this school up on its website and was amused to learn that an american evangelist started this school.
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