Major Chirchir Wears Egg to Work

{ Posted on Jan 11 2012 by dorcas }
Kenya Defence Forces official spokesperson, Major  Emmanuel Chirchir tweeted the pictures above, claiming they were those of an al-Shabaab militiaman from Majengo, Kenya who was being stoned for disagreeing with the group. Not to be outdone in the mediocrity olympics Daily Nation took the story and ran with it, reporting in a one-source story that al-Shabaab had executed a 'Kenyan ...Read More »

Good Intentions, Not so Good Results

{ Posted on Nov 13 2011 by dorcas }
Categories : Uncategorized
Time to dust the cobwebs off this baby. By now you are familiar with the acronym SWEDOW for Stuff We Don't Want. In case you need further help understanding exactly what it is and its effects on recipient country's manufacturing industries, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal has a handy-dandy funny featuring Jesus Christ! No really, I was not cursing. Check it out. Read More »

If I may say so Myself

{ Posted on Aug 18 2011 by dorcas }

To the Loony Bin we go: A Weekend Immersion

{ Posted on Aug 13 2011 by dorcas }
Last week I covered protests outside an abortion clinic not far from home. I showed up expecting the usual antics: folks dressed in church regalia escorting a tiny casket along city streets. Women wearing ‘I had an Abortion’ t-shirts. Nothing too loony. Truth Up front:  Imposition is no choice. Women took hangers to their bodies long before abortion services providers set ...Read More »

Kid Therapy Fund

{ Posted on Jul 11 2011 by dorcas }
The Atlantic Magazine  ran  this piece called How to Land Your Kids in Therapy. In the era of Dr. Phil pop psychology, and having no loin fruit to call my own, I will be the first to admit I do not know what to think. I see helicopter parents raising kids the best they know how, by validating the feelings and opinions of ...Read More »