Napoleon

Napoleon

November 2023 is a month I’ve been eagerly anticipating ever since I read an article in The Times about Ridley Scott commencing the filming of Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix.  The news sent shivers down my spine, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia and...
The Quiet Struggle: Growing Up in a Maternal Vacuum

The Quiet Struggle: Growing Up in a Maternal Vacuum

As I look back on my journey, there’s one figure who looms large in the narrative of my childhood––my mother.  She was a woman of simple means and a heart that, I believe, harboured love for me on her own terms. But her choices, or perhaps her inability to...
Rebuilding My Life: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

Rebuilding My Life: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

A coronary artery bypass graft is a life-changing operation; there’s no denying that fact. It marks a significant moment in one’s life, an event that forces you to pause, reflect, and confront the harsh realities of your existence. Yet, in the midst of the...