Yes, Cat. Last head pol ruled for 37 years, bloodless coup, his second in charge now the top noodle, with military brass at top ministerial posts, no reconning ffor Mugabwe, and big-little Grace on the lamb-what could possibly go wrong? Aa-VKH.
E, decades ago while studying in the Fourth Reich, I was struck at how many orientals and sub Saharan Africans were there as well, all wanting to learn German. I think good ability in one of the world's techno-business tongues may provide enormous advantages in whatever job market for them. And yes, not a good time to be a cashier, teller, etc. But my radiology friends tell me plain films and imaging studies alike are being sent electronically to the sub continent for reading and interpretation---at bargain prices. VKH-Aa.
Hey, T. Play the Epiphone semihollow. electric through the Vox Valvetronics. Amp has the twin 12"s. Nice tube sound. Same axe John Lennon played in the group's last concert on the roof. All comparisons end there! Hope to play the Portuguese Guitara soon---the odd 12 string with pear shaped back. Fado. Aa-VKH.
Good post, Cat, and much is true. Yet, there still is much good here, if one tries to take a seasoned view of things, and especially if one has lived in many other places. I may blog my impressions of this country, much bad, and some good, if the spirit moves me. Thanks. VKH-Aa.
RE: White Lies
Tried both Cat....and as the Germans say---Ehrlich waehrt am laengsten. Truthful lasts the longest. VKH-Aa.