Below are some insights attributed to a Japanese doctor. Read and let me know what you think. *Q*: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? *A*: Heart only good for so many beats, and that’s it… Don’t waste time on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; its like saying you extend life of a car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap. *Q*: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? *A*: Oh no. Wine made from fruit. Fruit very good. Brandy distilled wine, that means they take…
Best of WhatsApp: HUMBLE TRIBUTE TO OUR MOTHERS
Mother is gold, and cannot be replaced. Chinua Achebe in his book “Things Fall Apart”, Mother is refered to as “Neka”. In the Nigerian Igbo language, it means Mother is Supreme. In the book “Long Walk to Freedom”, by Nelson Mandela;he explains the most painful experience on Robben island prison.It was when he was denied to go and burry his mother. She had always made it a task despite her advanced age and sickness, to travel long distance and visit his son in prison. The permission for her, was always after every six months, and time allocated was only thirty…
The best of WhatsApp: Stages in Marriage
Once in a while, I land on an article of WhatsApp groups which I think deserve curation on this blog. Below is one such article about marriage. It gives perspective on what to expect about marriage. Do comment to let me know what you think. I hope it will change your expectations about marriage and hopeful make you a better husband or wife. “In 2010, I was in my Senior Six Vacation waiting to join University. A friend and former high school classmate Akello Joy Ogweng invited me for her traditional marriage in Oyam district. I lived in Hoima at…
Best of WhatsApp – just for laughs: unrealistic corporate expectations
Every leader wants to drive the corporate value up. To achieve this, leaders set targets and objectives to achieve which are assigned to different folks in the organisation. Despite lots of efforts, sometimes progress is minimal, which tends to frustrate many folks up the corporate ladder. The number one cause of slow progress despite massive push is attributed to unrealistic expectations by different managers and leaders as described below. A project Manager is a Person who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in just one month. A procurement manager is a person who thinks it will take 18 months…
What drives you? A lesson about life
Charles Chaplin died at the age of 88. He left the USA senate with 4 Statements: Nothing is eternal in this world, not even our problems. I like to walk in the rain because no one can see my tears. The most wasted day in life is the day we do not laugh. The six best doctors in the world; 1. Sun, 2. Rest, 3. Exercise, 4. Diet, 5. Self-esteem 6. Friends. Keep them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life … If you see the moon You will see the beauty of God … If…
Today in history, April 6 | Omukama Kabalega Dies
On this day in 1923, Omukama CHWA II Kabalega of Bunyoro-Kitara passed away at the age of 70, having made considerable contributions to the history of mankind. TIMELINE 18.06.1853 – Born to Omukama Kamurasi KYEBAMBE IV of Bunyoro-Kitara. 1869 – Ascended the throne at the age of 16 1872 – Defeated Sir Samuel Baker at Masindi frustrating his attempt to annex Bunyoro and the entire Lake Victoria region to the equatorial province of Egypt. 1875 – Dethroned Omukama Kasagama KYEBAMBE III of Tooro and re-annexed Tooro to Bunyoro-Kitara. 1879 – Bunyoro was the only place in the world where Caesarean…