Conversation with Rachel

"A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything." "If a man swear that they want to harm you when you are asleep, you can go to sleep. If a woman says so, stay awake." "The lion does not turn around when the small dog barks." "Peace is costly, but it is worth the expense." "A speaker of truth has no friends." "No matter the economy of the jungle, the lion will never eat grass." "If you think you're too small to make a difference, you haven't spent a night with a mosquito." "Kindness is a language which the blind can see and the deaf can hear." "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

I came across the article "Motshekga, deputy and top official at odds over reopening date for schools" written by Prega Govender from Sunday Times. Link to the article:  https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2020-05-03-motshekga-deputy-and-top-official-at-odds-over-reopening-date-for-schools/ About the Article: It cites conflicting messages from the top structure of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) that has left South Africa confused. It stated that the department had underscored many hurdles that schools need to overcome before they can reopen.  The department has the month of May to address issues like supplying masks, sanitizers, and running water to schools, further ensuring that safety protocols like social distancing, dealing with teachers who have comorbidity, and providing extra classrooms will add to the challenges. Some thoughts: When I read this article my first thought was: What is the rush? Like really what is the rush? I mean the Afr

I will teach my daughter how to: cook, clean, bake, take care of herself and others,  be responsible, be tender and kind, have manners, and put on make-up if and when she wants to. I will teach all this not because she is a girl or being trained to be a good wife (in future). But I am teaching her because these are important skills to have. I am teaching her because I will not be around forever so when that time comes she needs to be able to hold her head up high and say "Mom taught me better, I got this". I will also teach her how to: change a light bulb, paint, wash those windows, voice her opinion firmly but respectfully, and  fist fight to defend herself when necessary. I will teach her all of this not because I want her to think that she is better than men/boys but, because she is just as important, competent and capable. More importantly, for her to be a more multifaceted individual.