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Long way home


     Yes I've been away for awhile and am sincerely sorry for my absence. Balancing academics with blogging isn't quite as simple as I thought but am back now for at least the next few months.

    My absence seemed like a voyage,  a woman at sea far away from family and friends.  Surrounded by an endless mass of water with a thirst and longing for home.  For the comfort of her warm bed, the feel of the sand on a hot summer afternoon or the cold but harsh Northeast wind in the Harmattan. 

      Far from home,  many miles away,  without a clear message of the safety of her clan but a hope and assurance from her God that all was well.
Well am back from my voyage and am pleased to have met all well, and I have you and my God to thank for that.

       So I pray for more inspiration and better reviews as I fire up my wheels and billow of writing to bring to you experiences, words on the streets and stories... Biographies and personal opinions as best as I can.

    And I pray to improve and get better each day,  JOOscoop wouldn't be complete without your silent but loud presence.
       See you more often.
                                                                                        Love,
                                                                                                   JOO

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