Quotes

— BigZabba —

She Persisted

March 28, 2017

I am so proud of my oldest and her latest essay. I love reading her thoughts and seeing her grow to have her own opinions and ideas about life and about the world. We have had many conversations where she has challenged my long held ideas and caused me to question why I think certain… Read More She Persisted

— Life, London —

Awumbuk

July 4, 2016

  The oldest was given a special gift, a handmade book. Each page is special and unique; a biscuit recipe, a British dictionary page, a pressed Poppy, and this passage. Awumbuk (adj) The feeling of sorrow when someone leaves The word Awumbuk comes from the Baining people of Papua New Guinea. When this feeling occurs… Read More Awumbuk