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ACHIDIAchidi sat outside under the guava tree in the middle of the compound in a semi-comatose state. His naturally sunken eyes seemed even more…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
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THE WIDOWERHe sat up in his bed looking emptily into the disappearing darkness as the thin whiskers of sunlight from the impending dawn seeped…Apr 27, 20193Apr 27, 20193
I Taught Myself Spanish And Learned 9 Life Lessons In The Process.Yes, you read the title correctly. I did teach myself to speak and write Spanish over the course of two years. By teaching myself, I mean…May 25, 20182May 25, 20182