Kwapi Vengesayi's Blog, page 3

Love and Com•mu•ni•ca•tion

Some people shout and scream while others ignore and give the cold shoulder.  Some talk too much while others dont talk enough. Some people choose their words terribly while others are just bad listeners. Some finally snap because they held something in for too long while others just always pick the wrong time to bring things up. Suffice it to say, its a spider web of miscommunication, both verbal and nonverbal, that tends to plague a lot of couples and doom relationships.

One can never...

My 3 Sentence Book Review: Don’t Think of A Monkey: And Other Stories My Guru Told Me

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Todays Review: Dont Think of A Monkey: And Other Stories My Guru Told Me by Swami Prakashananda [image error]

My 3 Sentence Review

This book was given to me as gift shortly after my mother passed away, and over a decade later, I still crack it open (notice the...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Eat Well, Sleep Well and Exercise (at home)

This is not just good advice to follow during this COVID-19 epidemic, but good advice to follow at any point in time and life. In addition to good hygiene, the steps below play a very big roll in staying healthy both physically and mentally.

As a simple rule, live the healthiest and most hygienic life you can given the resources you have.

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Eat well: While understanding that we all do not have access to all the best and healthiest food out there, eat as healthy as you can. And also take your...

Zimbabwe: Lockdown Tips for You and Your Family

First and foremost, why is a lockdown/shutdown necessary? As seen in other places around the world, if done successfully, lockdowns/shutdowns help slow the spread of the virus by reducing peoples interactions which helps bring down the number of new infections. This will also help make sure medical staff and facilities can help the sick without exhausting their capacity to do their job well. The virus also has a 2-14 incubation period during which the carrier can be visibly sick or...

No Spoiler Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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Today’s Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Sometimes you get lucky and come across a book that is as good as the hype, and The Hate U Give is definitely one of them (even better than the movie). I recommend this book to any-and-everyone. It’s a po...

Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Your support helps keep the lights on. I participate in the Amazon Associate Services LLC Program. This means I earn a small commission when you purchase books through the Amazon links in this review at no extra cost to you. Learn More.

Todays Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas [image error]

Sometimes you get lucky and come across a book that is as good as the hype, and The Hate U Give is definitely one of them (even better than the movie). I recommend this book to any-and-everyone. Its a powerful,...

Zimbabwe: How to Protect Yourself and Others from the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If youre overwhelmed by the amount of information relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to stay safe, here is a quick, easy-to-follow guide on how to protect yourself, your loved ones, your community and others.

The following information has been put together using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization as valuable resources. I recommend you check these reputable health institutions often for updates (you can follow them on Twitter and...

Zimbabwe: How to Protect Yourself and Others from the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The following information has been put together using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization as valuable resources. This is just a quick abbreviated guide and should not be used as a substitute for educating yourself and others. Use reliable and reputable resources, and the ones I recommend are Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

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Prevention is better than cure, and with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

My 3 Sentence Book Review: Children of Blood and Bone

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Todays Review: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi [image error]

My 3 Sentence Review

This is an amazing read! The story, characters and the world Tomi Adeyemi creates blows my mind. This is exactly what Africa has been clamoring for: a new generation of talented...

This New Dad: Who Are You Raising Your Children to Be?

My grandmother was 93. Sharp tongued, sharp minded, and stubborn. My grandfather passed away at 96. It puts a lot of things into perspective: life, heritage, and the legacies we inherit or leave behind.

I remember the last conversation I had with my grandfather. As we reminisced about my youth and infantile shenanigans, he brought up his daughter, my mother. She died of cancer at the age of 50, something that pained my grandfather.

He said, A child is supposed to bury their parent, not the...