Monthly Archives: February 2012

Welcome to my office.

I walked into work this morning to discover a broom holding a sign onto the pile of boxes just inside the door: BEWARE OF THE SNAKE But some of my coworkers were there, so I greeted them before proceeding to … Continue reading

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Good Morning, Mapanza

First: the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. That was one of the most exciting sports events I have ever watched, on par with some excellent fencing and that one field hockey final back when I was in high … Continue reading

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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies, or, The Chipolopolo Boys

I am not much of a sports aficionada. When the Super Bowl rolls around, what enthusiasm I manage to raise generally centers around the prospect of snacks. The rise or fall of the fortunes of Philadelphia teams tend not to … Continue reading

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