Entries by Fiifi Dzansi

Farewell, Grimpies: How My Garden Sneakers Became My First Running Shoes

I heard a very enthusiastic runner on the BBC talk about the joy of running. I became a believer immediately. The next morning, I rummaged through my closet for running shoes. I couldn’t find any except Grimpies—the old canvas sneakers I wore to tend my garden. The first time I shared a photo of them, […]

Building New Ojobi’s First Public Library: A Marathon for Learning

Hello, I am reaching out to share an exciting initiative that aims to bring the power of reading and learning to New Ojobi in the central region of Ghana, and neighboring towns including Buduatta and Dabanyin. Our town and neighboring areas currently lack a public library—a vital resource that can transform lives and open doors […]

Celestial Voices

The sun Screams at the day The moon howls at the night But they Don’t hate You or me About this Poem “Celestial Voices” presents a striking contrast between cosmic forces—the sun screaming at the day, the moon howling at the night—before talking about universal acceptance. Through personification of these celestial bodies, the poem builds […]

Embracing Serenity: Finding Peace in Life’s Quiet Moments

I was bleary, knackered to the bone — too beaten to even frame the shot. On the terrace overlooking a sea of serenity, the waters stretched out wide like a trampoline. I reluctantly raised my iPhone and snapped. There are days when some of the most profound moments of peace come when we least expect […]