Surprisingly, the checklist and criteria to get in, is rather unimpressive.. it's almost too easy: 1. Cowardly and Fearful 2. Unbelieving 3. Abominable 4. Murderers 5. Sexually Immoral 6. Sorcerers 7. Idolaters 8. Liars This is the revelation - its extremely low standards means you only need ONE attribute to qualify and be ushered in.… Continue reading Invitation to Party..
Author: Ama
Ama Danesi is an author, storyteller, and financial strategist. A self-proclaimed witness to what's possible when stubborn optimism is a core strategy, she holds an MBA and an M.A. in Humanities, and has worked in banking and management in corporate Nigeria and the U.S.
She's written a collection of diaspora stories, "Artificially Flavored Layers," and her debut children's book, "Mayen and the Unexpected Gift," is part of the Mayen Creative Series. Check out her books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dormanes's website or whereever books are sold. Ama enjoys her family and life in beautiful, sunny California, and she blogs at amadanesi.com.
Thank You, Mom!
I know, today is not Mother's Day and I am not trying to toot my horn here, but as I was getting my son ready for school last week, and this incredible wave of love stirred me...and got me thinking about someone who loves me forever, someone always concerned about me. And I had to… Continue reading Thank You, Mom!
Would you get on that Bus?
Harness the obstinate psyche of the young mind that's made up over a cause and it is a relentless force of nature. This torrent unleashed and channeled in the right direction, can dismantle strongholds and change the course of history forever. We all saw this principle very recently, in the fall of Mubarak in Egypt. As… Continue reading Would you get on that Bus?
I Hate Wednesdays
I really need Wednesdays deleted from my week, and I would be just fine. It was usually our date night: nice dinner, wine, hot tub and mood music....this might be weird, but he likes good old Barry or Sinatra playing in the background during dinner. It's just my opinion, but I think Barry White is: 1.… Continue reading I Hate Wednesdays
Passion for Easter
The Passion of the Christ - Act 1 Scene 1: It's midnight in the olive garden of Gethsemane, and Jesus is praying in deep agony and anguish; sweating drops of blood. Pointedly ignoring the voice taunting, mocking Him, He crouches even deeper, face down between His knees... Jesus: "Abba, Father, take this cup away from… Continue reading Passion for Easter
