Wynne M.

A Frustrating Society—Why Dealing with Ugandans Can Feel Like a Jinn Encounter!

Wynne M. Oct 9, 2024, 4:28 PM

There’s a strange experience that grips anyone who has tried to get something done in Uganda—be it as simple as renewing a permit, making a business transaction, or waiting for service at a local store. You feel yourself aging as the minutes drag by. Time becomes irrelevant because the concept of urgency seems to evaporate in the Ugandan air. You wait, watch, and eventually something creeps in—a frustration so deep it feels supernatural, as though some invisible force, a jinn, has taken control of the situation and is toying with your patience.

Lifestyle

The World Isn’t What You Think It Is: Why Traveling is Your Only Escape From the Motherland Bubble

Wynne M. Oct 8, 2024, 10:44 PM

If you think you’ve got life all figured out, think again. Until you’ve stepped foot on foreign soil, wandered streets...

Lifestyle

Eating Healthy is Cheaper Than You Think, So Why Aren’t We Doing It?

Wynne M. Oct 8, 2024, 10:19 AM

The problem isn't money; it’s that most people don’t even know what eating healthy really means anymore. We've been fed...

Society

The Dark Side of Celebrity Oversharing: Why We’re All Sick of It

Wynne M. Oct 6, 2024, 9:25 PM

Take a second and ask yourself: what do you actually gain from seeing another celebrity's over-filtered morning smoothie, or their...

Society

The Mentality That 'Everyone in Uganda Is Free to Do What They Want' Is Driving the Country Toward Chaos

Wynne M. Sep 24, 2024, 11:07 PM

This phrase speaks to a mindset that is dangerously careless. It reflects a social environment where boundaries are blurred, where...

Business

From Frustration to Fortune: How to Endure the Pain of Investing and Reap the Ultimate Rewards

Wynne M. Sep 19, 2024, 9:44 PM

The world tells you that you can achieve financial independence, that you can retire early, that the riches are within your grasp, yet the reality is a different story. The path to financial success is not a sprint, but a marathon. And like any marathon, the beginning can be the most grueling, most discouraging part of the race.

Society

Is God Corrupt? Examining the Transactional Nature of Modern Faith

Wynne M. Sep 14, 2024, 4:10 PM

In today’s world, where skepticism often intertwines with faith, it’s worth asking: Could God be corrupt? This question might initially...

Society

When Suffering Becomes a Show: The Chilling Indifference of Modern Africa

Wynne M. Sep 7, 2024, 8:27 PM

In a world where every life should hold intrinsic value, where suffering should elicit compassion, where pain should be met...

Society

The Erosion of Seriousness: How Africa Lost Its Way

Wynne M. Aug 17, 2024, 11:38 PM

Today, the signs are everywhere. From the way leaders govern (or fail to govern) to how the youth are more...

Society

Heaven Isn’t Distant—It’s in the World We Build for Our Grandchildren

Wynne M. Aug 15, 2024, 10:48 PM

When we think of heaven, many of us envision a serene, ethereal place—one of peace, joy, and eternal contentment. It's...