In my more introspective moments, I often wonder what I will miss about the UK when my wife and I head on to our next destination. I have concluded it is the little, almost insignificant things that would be potentially most memorable. A quick shortlist would have to include:
Walks by the canal running through my [...]
I urge anyone with an interest in Africa to stop and watch this presentation by Ory Okolloh. It was delivered last year at the TEDGlobal 2007 conference in Arusha, Tanzania. This is essential viewing for Africans and non-Africans alike. To listen to Ory’s fascinating talk, click the image on the right or click here.
Ory is [...]
A few years ago, an advert for the Ford Bantam vehicle was aired on South African television networks. It was a humorous take on the socio-cultural dynamics of doing business in South Africa. Opinions may vary with respect to the accuracy of the advert’s racial undertones. Either way, it was the humour [...]
It was only a white t-shirt (pictured below). “I [heart] MCR” emblazoned on it. Translated to mean, “I Love Manchester”. I was dashing between two late afternoon appointments when it caught my attention yesterday. There it was, in that listless souvenir shop window at the Manchester Town Hall.
It made me question my “love-hate” relationship [...]
An American-based preacher recently conducted a series of presentations at my current church in Manchester (UK). He humoured the congregation during one of his sermons when he referred to Amy Winehouse as “Sister Winehouse”. Indirectly, this was a grim reflection of the extent to which Amy’s lifestyle has captured the attention of the British [...]
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