The curse of divorce (Part II)

Friday, September 11, 2020

It is suicidal to throw oneself into a marriage out of desperation. When tempted to do so, slam your brakes. Think conscientiously. Not with a perfidious heart. Visualise the ghastly consequences of persevering through a marriage devoid of love. Better still, picture yourself going through a heartwrenching and gruelling divorce process. KEVIN MOKENTO* writes

Chasidah! That’s the Hebrew word for stork. It means loyalty, but also carries connotations of kindness and modesty. There are close to 20 species of storks across six genres.

Our focus is on the white stork, also called Ciconia ciconia. One of the behavioural traits of this charismatic migratory avian that excites wonder and evokes envy, is its non-negotiable sense of fidelity. Not only to its nest but also to its mate.

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The curse of divorce (Part II)

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Nico launch late Houdini act

GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

Tables turn on disciplined forces

Softball constitution under scrutiny

Bodybuilders ready to flex muscles

UB Rhinos on the charge

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