Dame Joan Sutherland (Credit: Noosa Federation of the Arts) Dame Joan has died, and many of us are very sad. Our lives were so enriched – made so beautiful and so much happier – by that glorious sound, and while none of us is surprised about the aging process, true fans keep wanting the inevitable …
Egerton Castle
And now it’s time to give some thought to Lord Egerton. Have been fascinated with expatriate life in Kenya, from the turn of the last century up to (and sometimes including) World War II, I greatly enjoy reading about the personalities involved. And yes, I’ve read (twice) James Fox’s good history of the infamous Happy …
The Children of Gachie
I have often remarked about how happy I am in Kenya, and particularly with the happiness that seems so evident among so many of the Kenyans I’ve come to know. The situation is especially pleasant when visiting a typical Kenyan neighborhood. On these occasions, one is almost swept away by the beauty – and the …
Sunday Lunch
When we’re able to get together, the Great Four (or Three or Two or however many of us are about) like to have Sunday lunch out. African restaurants are of great interest to me. The “culture” – you might say – of eating out is a little different in Kenya than in Western countries. For …
Machakos: Water Runs Uphill and Cars Drift Uphill, Too
“Right!” “Tell us another one, Guy.” “No way.” I can hear the skepticism. OK. Got it. But bear with me and I’ll tell you about it, even show you some pictures. Yes, there is a place in Kenya where the water runs uphill, and if you turn the engine off and put the car in …
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