“Public Opinion Polls! No, Thank You.”

 You hear a lot of stories about this public opin­ion polls thing. Much of them seem to be about politics and issues closely connected to politics. (There was this friend of mine... Read more »

 Falling in Line

Look, there are many who really like to walk the streets of the city to do justice to the limbs and also as a hobby. Yes, there are many for whom walking... Read more »

 “Nothing Personal, Dear Friend!”

A Merry Ethiopian Christmas to all Ethiopians and their true friends the world over! Several years back I was this man’s house a couple of days after Ethiopian Christmas. That for some... Read more »

 ‘Having a Nice Time!’

The skies would be dancing with color, people in the streets would be singing in the loudest voices they could manage and the “Happy New Year!” wishes would fill the air. These... Read more »

 Present and future challenge: Making a New Year really “Happy!”

Finally, 2023 is on its way out and tomorrow is New Year! To all whose New Year starts tomorrow Monday January 1, 2024 Happy New Year! Perhaps one of the sweetest phrases... Read more »

 Civilized vs Uncivilized! Where is the Jury?

 “Have you seen our friend lately?” “About whom are you talking?” “That guy who really got some job in a western embassy.” “Oh him! What about him?” “The guy has gone through... Read more »

 Craving for Conspiracy Theory-Free Discussions

 A young lady was recently so frustrated and depressed she was saying all kinds of things and friends were worried. The way she behaved was so strange and unlike her some feared... Read more »

Wrong Calls, Wrong Attitudes!

There are those moments in life when you feel fully helpless; helpless to the point that you feel you are the last man standing on Planet Earth. You’re helpless not because you... Read more »

 ‘Preachers’ and ‘Medicine Men’

The streets of Addis never cease to amaze even most of us who have lived in it all our lives. Yes, it is a city that amazes any keen observer in more... Read more »

 “Duros Hebesha!”

There’s this story I was told by a young fellow who’s the sort of fellow you come across rarely these days. His loves for books is boundless; and I’m not exaggerating. Especially... Read more »