Elderd Sawe

Save the 8th wonder of the world.Wildebeast migration

The Ritz-Carlton hotel in the Mara is no longer a plan it is standing, running, and already choking the path of the 8th Wonder of the World, the Great Migration. That is how far greed has pushed this country. A natural miracle that brings global fame, billions in tourism, and irreplaceable ecological value has been…More

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Job Waka: Celebrating a life dedicated to basketball, cancer awareness

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Even as Colorectal cancer ravaged his body andpushed him to the brink, Job Waka’s heartremained firmly tethered to the game he loved –basketball.For the last two years of his life, Waka, a formerbasketball player, coach, referee, and InternationalBasketball Federation agent, bravely fought thedeadly disease, while insistent that basketballwould always be…More

MYSELF

A STORY TO INSPIRE HEIGHTS More

Ozymandias

Percy Shelley’s most acclaimed and famous poem addresses, in all of fourteen lines, the enormity of time, the inevitability of death, and the necessity of all people being condemned to obscurity. If even the mighty “King of Kings” is now fallen, buried in the sand and forgotten, how can ordinary people hope to escape the…More

SHINE ON YOUR WAY CALLED LIFE

It’s been a while since i posted. Today is that day Bloom your instinctive feelings, shower your fragrance because you will be reminiscent about your authentic self, your true self. And time and again you will be shattered and frayed since people around you will create blockages and hurdles reminding that you are a confused…More

Fighting Darkness Nome.

Tyranny acquaints us with the deepest despairderanged despots continue repeating their mistakes trying to subjugate everyone to rank capitulation using brute power and the machinery of state. Hubris struts around, brazenly fear mongeringreason and righteousness seem to have lost their vision in such a gloomy scenario they quietly retire for the victory of the oppressor…More

Writers and Health

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. I’ve an unusual topic to share, something personal to each of us – our health. With all that is going on in our world, I thought it might be a good time to consider this topic. For many of us, 2021 was a year of challenges and…More

Old Friends Gets a Second Chance at Love in Carolyn Brown’s “Cowboy Courage” [REVIEW]

She’s a veteran. He’s a cowboy. Although they grew up in the same town, life took them in totally different directions. But when she comes back to lend her aunt a hand, will they find enough common ground to fall in love? Find out in Carolyn Brown’s Cowboy Courage. Forever Rose O’Malley spent years traveling the…More

Motherhood is taken out held to the light and given vigorous shaking…a book with impact in Margaret Forster. ‘The Battle For Christabel.’ [REVIEW]

Extatution Wonderful rich…nobody explores the way we live now with more intelligence, art or humanity than she does. My Take on the Book. Rowena wants a baby. What ahe doesn’t want is the baby’s father. Yet five years aftet the birth of Christabel. Rowena is dead, tragically killed in a climbing accident. The battel for…More

The killer robs couples on There Happy Ever After in Jeffrey Deaver’s “The Cutting Edge.” [REVIEW]

In New York City, the murder rate has just skyrocketed. There’s a killer on the loose intent on destroying couples’ most cherished moments. Now the indomitable Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are on the case. But will they be able to stop the butcher from striking again? Find out in The Cutting Edge. Grand Central Typically,…More

Small town life proves Fatal in Kay Hooper’s “Hold Back The Dark” [REVIEW]

A small town trapped in a nightmare. The police don’t know how to stop it. Will the FBI’s Special Crimes Unit be able to halt the vicious attacks that are wreaking havoc on the community and threatening its citizens? Find out in Kay Hooper’s Hold Back the Dark. Berkley A message has been sent out inviting…More

Take charge of your own life again by Alice Boyes. ‘The Healthy Mind Toolkit’ [REVIEW]

As women, we wear a lot of hats, and that can challenge even the best multitaskers. Sometimes, we start going on gut instinct just to get through the day. Afterward, we have to live with the decisions we make, even if they weren’t always for the best. Those are the times we feel like hitting…More

The present tense helps the reader to feel understanding and sympathy with Cole.in the book “Mountain Laurel Christmas”~by Jan Sikes

I’m delighted to share my review of Jan Sikes’s ‘Mountain Laurel Christmas’ novella – a book that can be thoroughly enjoyed all year round! Her latest book ‘Jagged Feathers’ is released on 1st February and I also look forward to reading this romantic thriller novel! In ‘Mountain Laurel Christmas’ the reader is immediately drawn into the psyche of Cole Knight.…More

“The Nature of environment it brings you.” ~The Housekeeper and the proffessor by Yoko Ogawa [REVIEW]

Synopsis- A touching Japanese tale about a professor— a maths genius, whose memory lasts for eighty minutes, and his friendship with his housekeeper and her son. My thoughts: The worth of this story is not brief, the memory of it extends and clings on to you. While reading the story, I was engrossed in that…More

Dreams are dreams and they….

Dreams are dreams and they disappear as soon as you dream them. I can’t recall any of my dream but sometime I do depending how deep I was in them. I consider myself more than a dreamer. And dreams have led me to place and people I never dreamt meeting and visiting. I once dreamt…More

Privacy is a Thing of the Past in Dave Eggers’ “The Circle” [REVIEW]

When a young woman lands her dream job at the biggest Internet company on the planet, she is amazed at what a great package deal it is. Great pay. Awesome benefits. Unbeatable perks. But what’s the catch? Find out in Dave Eggers enthralling sci-fi thriller, The Circle. Vintage Mae Holland has just been hired by tech…More

Pain By Khalil Gibran

And a woman spoke, saying, ‘Tell us of Pain.’ And he said: Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. And could you keep your heart in wonder at…More

How Stupid was I.

Happy new year folks. 2022 has started. I have been doing a little bit of soul searching and I have realized that I give great relationship advise. “RUN.”So probably more posts are going to be focused on that angle of proximity. Anyway, today, I was at a job interview somewhere on Thika Road. Fair warning…More

Elderd’s note: Energy efficiency – an opportunity to build trust

Has our conversation around energy efficiency moved on? Have we shifted focus toward renewable generation while ignoring the opportunities offered by efficiency? You may not know this about editors, but we love hearing from readers. I think it’s a bit of existential validation if I’m honest… Whatever the reason, I was intrigued by an email I…More

Sawe’s 2020-2021 note.

I hope you noticed i took a break. I did and I am back. When i took the two weeks off, I thought I was going to have much-needed restand come back refreshed. But the days flew away so fast, that I found myself wondering where they had all rushed to a few days to…More

Try to Read with intent.

I consider intent to be very important in every thing that we do. It certainly means that we are thinking things through. But what we intend(n) and what we want sometimes can collide. Our best intentions often gets the back burner when it comes to our ambitions and aspirations. To put it simply; no one…More

I don’t wanna Die.

I hadn’t given it a second thought for a while. In fact I had mentioned it in one of my previous post ‘The Struggle‘. But lately I have been feeling like that again. Let me explain. In 2009, I attempted to hang myself. And I would have probably succeeded if I had the right tools…More

Unrequited.

It must just be me. It might only be me. I am thinking that no one would actually be dumb enough to admit that. Especially in this day and age where our actions are mostly directed by popular opinion. Where we celebrate our victories in glorious triumph and hide our shame, unless of course someone…More

The story of The Atomic Habits by James Clear: How it is famous and Vivid.

Here is the reason why The Atomic Habits Book is Famous and the Journey it Took James Clear for it to have the impact it has to our future. The book has Good morals values that one can emulate from the book. It taught me the folllwing: About the importance of small habits. Consistency. Time…More

Dress to Impress #poems

Dress to impress,Emotions to express,Life like a express,Head full of stress,everything’s a mess. Songs all sad,Days getting bad,Nights all depressed,Tears all suppressed,Evenings all dead. Hanging my head low,Keeping my eyes high,I fall down on my knees,Hurting deep down,I still need to smile. I’m a man, a boy,I fall down, and hide my frown,I turn my…More

The Story of The Alchemist.

When The Alchemist was firstpublished twenty-five yearsago in my native Brazil, noone noticed. A bookseller inthe northeast corner of thecountry told me that only oneperson purchased a copy thefirst week of its release. Ittook another six months forthe bookseller to unload a second copy—and that was tothe same person who boughtthe first! And who knowshow…More

I want You. #poetry

You gotta love her,She’s absolutely precious,She’s ferocious when furious,She’s adorable when curious. She got love in her eyes,She got care in her arms,She got pain in her life,Through all of that, she smiles. She got warmth in her palms,She got comfort in her hugs,She got worries in her head,With all that she still shines. You…More

A HALVE NEVER VALUED

A HALVE NEVER VALUEDYou chose to be crucified by greed,You never saw me the way I meant to,You chose your self desires over my feelings,you chose my body over my ideas, you got all maybe,But you can’t see the beauty of your future in my eyes,we can’t dance down the aisle anymore,That was just a…More

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: INTRODUCTION 1

PCOS ( Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)Definations: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. A hormonal disorder causing…More

Disappointment and Regrets.

The disappointment,And regrets,Rise in my chest,All the positivity dissipates,And the passive voices appear.My life’s a chaos,Stuck in the middle,Standing at the door,With no place to call home,Outside the rain pours.The searing pain,Bubbles up inside me,And comes out as,Stream of tears,A silent scream,And an unheard plea.The frustration grows,As I let myself down,Pulling away from the hug,Of…More

8 Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer, According to Doctors and Women Who’ve Experienced Them. #ovariancancer unfolded

By Kate Dwyer and Anthea LeviUpdated September 30, 2020SKIP GALLERY SLIDESSavePinMore CREDIT: KLAUS VEDFELT/GETTY IMAGESRecognizing the symptoms of ovarian cancer can lead to a diagnosis in an earlier, more curable stage. Here’s what you need to know, according to women who’ve been through an ovarian cancer diagnosis. 1 of 9 SavePinMore First: What is ovarian cancer? CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK Ovarian…More

Mental health #worldmentalhealthday

10 THINGS TO DO ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. Try these tips to keep your balance, or re-balance yourself.* 1. Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to…More

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.

ForewordGood mental health and well-being are essential for all of us to lead fulfillinglives, to realize our full potential, to participate productively in our communities,and to demonstrate resilience in the face of stress and adversity.Likewise, mental health services are an essential component of health careand universal health coverage. Mental health has been identified as an…More

WHAT IS BREAST CANCER?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. (To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer?) Breast cancer cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump. Breast cancer…More

WORLD CONTRACEPTIVE DAY 2021 (WCD2021)

On September 26th, or World Contraception Day as we prefer to call it, it is our mission to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex. Our aim is to help each new generation of adults make informed decisions until every pregnancy in the world is a planned one. Alarming numbers prove…More

MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE

isupport iSupport is a self-help skills and training programme for carers of people with dementia. Worldwide, around 55 million people have dementia. Dementia causes significant psychological and emotional impact on families and carers. iSupport aims to prevent and/or decrease mental and physical health problems associated with caregiving and to improve the quality of life of…More

Keep the faith

You cannot peacefully and joyfully live this day and all the days ahead of you if you don’t let go of all your yesterday’s trouble. Let go of past mistakes.Forget people who hurt you.Accept shameful and painful truths.Stand up from defeat and failure.What is done is done and there is nothing you can do about…More

Be yourself.

When people treat you in ways that hurt you, i do like to offer you an alternative narratve or perspective.Instead of thinking: Why me, what is wrong with me, how unworthy am I, and so on, try and think these way.They (abusers, for example) are unkind and inconsiderate, mean and so on. See it as…More

YOU MAKE TODAY BETTER!🤎

Date: Saturday, 11th September, 2021. Mood: Happy. (Just turned twenny-sumn 2 days ago, I mean)! Hello my lovelies! Did you know that September is Suicide Awareness Month? If not, now you do, and today, I’m particularly excited to be featuring a good friend of mine, Janemy, Model and Founder of The Sunrise Mindet, an initiative…More

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