So Very Sad, Nelson Mandela …

18 July 1918 – 5 December 2015 Whatever name you knew him by, Mandela his "English" name, Rolihlahla meaning "troublemaker" ... Madiba, his clan name, Dalibhunga his grown up name denoting 'convenor of the dialogue', Khulu, meaning "Great One" or Tata, meaning 'father' a term of endearment used by so many South Africans ... this... Continue Reading →

December 6, 2013 0

They made a difference – Nelson Mandela

18 July 1918 – present, age 95 photo credit: Archives de la Ville de Montréal cc So sad, if the news media is to be believed, Nelson Mandela is fading and likely to move on to another dimension soon. Now if you care at all, you have to agree, here is a man who... Continue Reading →

August 4, 2013 0