simply oroque's view

today i have decided to come face to face with the truth that has haunted me for a year now. and it is that i have changed. you know, overall. i don't feel the need to be brash and say things in the most uncomfortable way possible, i now very easily let go of things (and people) that add zero value and with the unwavering love of someone dear (whom you shall call "Miss.J"), i find no more need to prove a point. i guess many of my readers have seen this lately, you know, my hesitation to write about controversial topics, and my refrain from dropping my two cents into the hot topic of the day (re: pastors with jets, corruption figures during jonathan's government etc). but its not a bad thing, as they say, change - and wrinkles - is the only constant thing in life. but i think the biggest change has to be this past weekend. as many of you already know, i have a cavalier attitude to child care. no, not that i think its unimportant but i often go in hard on women who o...

you know, i have no idea why after many generations it has not become clear to women that the phrase "ever after" means 'ever after with you making an effort to keep yourself as close as practicable to the person i married'. i was at my friend's wedding ceremony last week saturday, he is not only a great friend but also an avid reader of my blog. its exciting to see how fit he was looking for his big day and the resplendence of his bride, who i also consider a very good friend. its was glorious. however, (as with most writers sitting in church during a wedding sermon), the continued emphasis on the words 'ever after' and 'forever' and the obligatory "never put assunder" and the 'church does not approve of divorce' anthem very nearly got my goat. not only do i plan to specialize in family law, i plan to practice it. of course my target market will be the countless nigerian women in loveless marriages sticking it through because i...