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Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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BECQUEREL II: BEBETO
On this beautiful day while we were having dinner, the family got talking about the day’s events and plans for the weekend. Daddy was meant to take the sermon on Sunday and as is usual of him, he was sharing the highlights of the sermon with his family so we could pray along. Somehow, what…
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BECQUEREL II: SILENT TREATMENT.
We did not quarrel. Not at all. if we did, this would probably have been better. I would know that I deserved what I got. But, we were on good terms. In fact, anybody that saw us that night would have assumed us best of friends. So why? Why did I get the silent treatment?…
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BECQUEREL II: PLEASE GIVE HER ANOTHER ROOM!!!
No, there is just so much that any man can take. I am tired. If I have my facts right, despite the recurrent doubts by madam Becq, I am the oldest child in the house currently. This, in the name of respect and sanity should earn me a room of my own, right? But no,…
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BECQUEREL II: WHO SENDS EXAMS EVEN? THEIR FATHER!
We, I and my sister, got home from Ibadan and after exchanging pleasantries, settled down to catch up with Becquerel. “How far with school? What are you people doing now? When will you go on break?” “We are starting exams on Monday.” Her shocking reply was given halfway between swallows of ‘semovita’ and okro soup.…
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BECQUEREL II: WHAT IS THE POINT OF READING ANYWAY?
Before my lady resumed school again, she was ravenous in the way she read the storybooks that abound on our book shelf at home. It was unusual to find her without a book in her hand. It was really admirable. And it reflected in her vocabulary; she started using big big words for all of…
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BECQUEREL II: IN SOME THINGS, YOU REALLY NEED TO CARE ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY.
WELCOME!!! A big thank you for your patience. Thank you to all readers who pushed for this second season of my tales with Becquerel. I sincerely hope these eleven days are enjoyable for us all. Bon appetit! ———- ——— ——– ———- ———- ——– — For a long time, I did not notice. In fact, it…
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Becquerel: The End.
I have mixed feelings about ending this series of stories. The thing is, Becq is still dishing out epic comedy at home and it’s always so tempting to share these events. Last night was another grand comedy show. I laughed and forgot about decorum. However, i promised 11 days and that’s what i’m giving. I…
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Becquerel: When She Gets All Lovey…
I had traveled to Ibadan for a week and was away from Becquerel in that time. Returning to Osogbo, I realized I had missed her and was even wondering if she missed me too. (The way they grow on you ehn). Yours truly, when I stepped into the house and Becquerel saw me, she sprang…
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Becquerel: Before You Say Amen…
I think I have only heard Becquerel pray in english once and it was not a general prayer. Anyway, this day, days after I had been at home, Becquerel was asked to pray for us so we could go to bed. I never expected anything strange. Trust me. I mean, prayers are supposed…
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Becquerel: Putting Dreams into Action.
So, Becquerel has great dreams and aspirations. Oh, she said she wants to read medicine. I’m like, “Okay, do your thing.” Her other aspiration is the basis for today’s narration. I was in the room that day when Becquerel came in, wet. Note, only her head and face were wet. I thought to myself, “maybe…
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