Dear AnonymousFrom the rendition of your story, it is evident that you were parentified in your teenage years. Parentification/emotional incest is where the child ‘parents’ the parent; the roles here are reversed, the parent becomes the child and...
This is usually the script: News article 1: Mokolodi residents have spent a quiet Easter weekend with very few motor accidents and vehicle infractions News article 2: Botswana Police Services recorded five incidents of semausu break-ins and three...
Price display does not only help consumers, it fuels competition. Generally, display of prices on commodities and services breed dynamic competitive process between firms. When rivals see the price of their competitors, it incentivises firms to...
We reviewed a restaurant, which offers Brazilian cuisine and so my concern was that he felt I’d done some kind of injustice. I shared that I am a home cook who enjoys trying out different recipes from around the world and also hosts intimate...
The Nato matter rumbled on and dominated the headlines of a lengthy season which extended into the summer of 2016, the longest league campaign in Botswana’s history. It was a sense of deja vu when news emerged that Ratanang was improperly...
Apart from serving as emperors, one more thing they had in common was the fact that they had 31-day calendar months named after them. The original version of the Latin expression is attributed to the assassination of Julius Caesar, while the shorter...
Of course there is no denying the fact that there is more than one way of transforming struggling and underachieving schools. Improving school funding, building more infrastructure, trimming the overloaded curriculum, reducing student-teacher ratio,...
That sparkling gaze seemed to foreshadow a radiant smile that never came. But when the planets aligned that smile shone briefly, revealing small teeth worn by the mastication of yesterday’s stale bread. The broad El Matador shoulders at once...
This great leader cautioned his followers about a group of highly regarded individuals in the leadership space. He said: “All the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they do not practice what they...
Only a handful of schools boast significant academic achievement while many schools sadly continue to celebrate mediocrity and minute incremental changes. This can only mean one thing: that hitherto far too many students remain unserved.That the...
Dear AnonymousCongrats. Marriage on its own is a risk. Like any other risk you may win or lose, so you have to be at peace with both results. There is a plethora of complexities that befall all marriages. Whether the union survives is mostly...
I was beyond redemption and once I got into the Liar Lane, the Lie Train just kept chugging faster and faster. Let’s face it. Out of all the programmes you watch on TV, you will not readily admit to watching 60% of them in a survey or research...
So before making that final decision, it is a good idea to consider a few things to ensure that you are in a position to purchase the car. These factors include what type of car you want (new or second hand), the condition, how much you are willing...
Not only do I always think about that last touch as I remove a beautiful golden loaf from the oven, but this time I simply didn’t have enough bananas to flex my decorative efforts. When it's cold outside on a cloudy day, I know you say to...
The players are told to save money, presumably from their earnings. Sounds very noble and well intending until you check what goes into the players accounts, from clubs that is. If it is about saving money they make from elsewhere, that is, outside...
And furthermore, stoking his imagination. Such is the allure of Clive Christian No. 1 Imperial Majesty, the third most expensive fragrance in the world. In case you’re wondering, noted British perfumer Roja Dove’s masterpiece will set you back...
In a trice, the desperate senator had flashed that super card of convenience, which in his view, was the magic wand required to guarantee him special treatment.What exactly is the ‘do you know who I am’ card? It is an intimidating technique that...
The foundation for academic success begins with successful tackling of small things. The one minor skirmish any school worth its salt cannot afford to lose is keeping order and discipline. Discipline is everything in a school setting. It defines the...
That constant ringing in the ears can also lead to stress and depression.What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head not caused by an external sound. It can either be ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling or...
Dear AnonymousMay the hand of comfort and inner strength calm you down when the rains of emotional pains hit you like a flood. My certainty is wanting as to whether we can ever recover completely from the agony of grief after losing our affinity or...
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