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Dec 9 , 2023

Stripping Down Addis Abeba Parking Woes

On a fine early Sunday morning, a knock on the door interrupted my deep sleep. It was my neighbours who wanted to go to church, asking for assistance to move my car and let theirs out. Although their...

Dec 2 , 2023

The Power of Recognition

Thanksgiving season —celebrated in the US on the last Thursday of November— coincided with my son joining the university. Such an important milestone called for a quality time and celebratory dinn...

Reality Bites the Dust of Deception

I was among the elderly on a social occasion and could not help but overhear someone lamenting about the "current" time while comparing it with the past. Tending to culturally gravitate to trust and...

Nov 18 , 2023

From Flickering Flames to Dazzling Displays of Cinema

My cinematic journey began in the mid-1980s within the hallowed walls of the National Theatre as a wide-eyed boy. The flickering screen showcased Soviet-produced variety shows (a captivating blend of...

Nov 11 , 2023

In the Crucible of Shared Sorrows

I was mourning the untimely demise of a relative in his early 50s, which triggered a profound grief and palpable devastation of his loved ones. Realising that some things are irreversible unve...

Nov 4 , 2023

Harassment:A Vicious Cycle of Silencing Victims

A friend in her mid-twenties confided in me that she repeatedly finds herself on the receiving end of catcalls the moment she steps foot outside her home. From the street to public transport and w...

Oct 28 , 2023

The Phantom Menace of Online Fraud

I recently experienced a double payment fiasco due to a banking system glitch. I paid for a domestic repair service through a mobile bank transfer which was indicated as a failed transaction. Afte...

Oct 21 , 2023

Natural Prescription for Eudaemonia

Advancing to the mid-40s while on the wrong side of the BMI ratio had me determined to venture into physical activity. I learned that intensive exercise routines that start with much enthusiasm los...

Oct 14 , 2023

The Crossroads of Passion and Profession

I had breakfast at my favourite Syrian restaurant near Jakros last weekend -stewed beans with eggs and yoghurt garnished with green pepper and onion a.k.a. Ful. Although I have had the same dish i...

Oct 7 , 2023

Glass Half Full Amidst Challenges

I inquired from a friend who recently made it to Addis Abeba what observation sticks out to her during a recent meet-up. Coming from a part of the world with steady weather, she was caught off gua...

Sep 30 , 2023

Lend a Serious Ear to Nature's Call

I went into one of the meat eateries near the Ayat train station to eat breakfast, suddenly realising that I was starving while running an errand. It was a small restaurant but famed for good cuisine...

Sep 23 , 2023

Full Circle: The Dynamics of Service Metamorphosis

My car's tyre went flat one Saturday evening, forcing me to install an escort as service providers do not operate in the evening. I had purchased the tyre from a roadside outlet on Bole Road, where...

Sep 16 , 2023

Blooming Days, Bullish Prospects

On the Ethiopian New Year holiday, I woke up to the sound of damsels singing "Abebayehosh" at the top of their lungs backed by a traditional drum made of animal hides stretched over a wooden or metall...

Sep 10 , 2023

Addis Abeba Literature's Last Bastion

In my recent quest for a much-needed book that led me halfway around downtown Addis Abeba, I learned that the availability of hard copies seems outdated in today's era of widespread internet usage. ...

Sep 2 , 2023

A Galloping Horseback Odyssey

Passing by the "Palace Administration Equestrian Club"in Ayat area ignited an interest in spending the morning with stallions. Previously known as "Balderas," and relocated from Kebena area, the place...

Aug 26 , 2023

Resolute in the Face of Adversity

In a hilarious recount, an acquaintance told a story of her brush with death in the busy streets of Megenagna Square which caused her to fall and injure herself. Amid the August rain, she was cross...


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