DOCIA'S BLOG

FORT GOOD HOPE Located on a promontory near a cave in Senya Beraku in the Central Region, Fort Good hope can be sited close to a landing beach. It was built by the Dutch in 1667 and named Fort de Goede Hoop to serve as a transit point for the export of human beings, oh! sorry, slaves.  Thank God my great-great-great grand parents did not go through the Gate of no Return. In 1724, it was rebuilt to house the increasing number of slaves after being abandoned for several years.  The British took over in 1868 and later abandoned it in 1957.  In 1980 it was refurbished into a rest house. In fact, it is a nice place to be especially when you want to relax and have a feel of the serene atmosphere around.  Take a look at the shots and pay a visit.

Give Clear and Concise Instructions Mrs. Fletcher instructed her daughter Lolita never to climb trees because boys will see her pants.   On arrival from the market she saw her sitting on a tree in their backyard.   This is what ensued. Mrs. Fletcher           -          Lolita haven’t I warned you never to climb trees because boys will see your pants? Lolita                      -          [showing remorse]   Sorry mum, I removed my pants before climbing the tree. Mrs. Fletcher looked into the sky and walked away. The Goat and the Paper A teacher once asked his pupils to draw a goat eating a piece of paper.   He went round to collect his assignment and this is what took place between himself and Alex. Teac...

Apple is a fruit I enjoy eating though not very often.   The secret behind my admiring apple is because it was first introduced to me by my husband-then my brother-in-the Lord.   In actual fact, he started toasting me with apples. These apples I am writing about though sweet, they are not edible. Often when   one attends programmes like the Ghana Music Awards, Ghana Movie Awards, Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant, Miss Malaika Ghana, ACRAG Awards, just to mention but a few, one is greeted with these apples which are often offered (for only window shopping) by our pretty women folk from all classes of society – ranging from celebrities, students to the commoner.   Noted among them are popular celebrities and students from our tertiary institutions. Gone are the days when a woman’s clothes were taken off before one saw her apples, these days however, the apples are seen even before the clothes are taken off.   If you think otherwise, take a close look at the shots below...

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) is championing the course of planning our families through the use of contraceptives.   However, the spate of the use of contraceptives among young unmarried women, most especially, students of first and second cycle institutions is very alarming considering the zeal by governments and civil society groups to minimize the spread of HIV/AIDS on our   part of the West African sub-region. The (ABC) acronym used by the Family Planning Units of our health institutions simply means; A bstinence, B eing faithful and C ondom use. During HIV/AIDS sensitization programmes in schools, students are often encouraged and advised to stick to the first letter of the acronym – Abstinence, since the priority of their life at that stage is their education, and therefore any form of interference, be it HIV/AIDS or pregnancy can jeopardize their future. In a bid to enjoy themselves and sti...

One of the things women love to do but which puts some men off is make-up.   There is the belief that a woman’s real beauty is what is seen early in the morning when she wakes up.   Once I bumped into an elderly woman at the Makola market.   In fact, I tried hard to control myself because I couldn’t help laughing.   The make-up on her face could well be enough for about four people. It was a complete mask, which made her look more of a masquerader. Women wear make-up for various reasons and for various occasions ranging from weddings, parties, dinners, funerals to office. However, the level of some make-ups makes it difficult to tell whether it is meant for the office or fashion show.   We have no knowledge of the chemicals used in manufacturing these cosmetics which sometimes may be harmful to the skin. Dermatologists have had to contend with skin diseases associated with some of these cosmetics. For whatever reason or occasion you may decide to wear make-up, ...

I just admire this lady from the bottom of my heart. Whenever I come across her image on a billboard - IPMC, GLO, UB hair relaxer, just to mention a few, I stand still, admire this creation of God and walk on. This affirms the saying that "Ye are fearfully and wonderfully made". Imagine she had one eye, one ear under her chin and lips above her eyes. Indeed God is the perfect artist.

God gave His angels charge over my home.  I couldn't believe my eyes what I saw upon entering my kitchen on Thursday 26th May 2011. After boiling water in the morning to bath my kids, I forgot to put out the burner, though I had lowered the fire.  I got home from school around 9:15 pm only to find the inside of the saucepan as white as though it had just been placed on the fire. I opened my mouth in astonishment, thanking God for this miracle - after fourteen hours of leaving the house.  Isn't God good? "What shall I say unto the Lord, all I want to say is thank you Lord"