Benedicta Onyero Droese
This stay-at-home mother of three young children is a Freelance Writer and a Blogger Many of her articles have graced the front covers of Southwest Florida Parent & Child magazine and have also been featured in FamilyFun, a Disney owned publication. In addition, Bennie is an acoustic guitar player; a substitute teacher who runs Myfamilyscene Blog plus a home-based CD Designing business in her spare time.
Articles by this Author
Tale Of The Biohazard Stink Bomb
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 01/17/2008
- Life Abroad
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If the aroma of your own fart is unbearable even to you, then you can only wonder about its effect on other poor souls. Especially in an enclosed space!
Wanted: Native Speakers of Ibo, Hausa and Yoruba
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 11/14/2007
- Miscellaneous
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I had no clue that there was any demand for native speakers of any African language by anyone in America; let alone the ACTFL...
A Tribute to Irresponsible Dog Owners
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 11/4/2007
- Health
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Did you know that pet waste left on sidewalks, yards, streets and other places can be transported by rainwater via storm drains into streams, lakes, rivers and other waterways? Did you know that doggie doodie may contain harmful bacteria such as E.Coli and Salmonella which can cause disease in humans?
My List of Things to do Today
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 10/2/2007
- Life Abroad
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To all stay-at-home moms or dads, if your list bears any semblance to mine, don't worry, be happy!
Blacks & Whites: What’s the Real Deal?
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 04/12/2007
- Interviews & Profiles
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Whites are racists! Whites are naturally prejudiced! Those white folks who act as if they like blacks are just full of it! Are you washed-out by such statements? Do you frankly believe that White people simply don't like black people? What do Whites have against American Blacks?
Tricks Of The Trade!
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 04/6/2007
- Life Abroad
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Somewhere on the other side of Alligator Alley, a Dodge Dealership had Minivans for sale at a "too good to be true" price. There was no time to waste! I grabbed my checkbook and ordered everyone to get in the car...
Southbound To The Sunshine State!
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 03/27/2007
- Travel & Leisure
- Unrated
During the first week of summer when hotel accommodations were a tad more affordable, we loaded the Minivan and headed South to the sunshine state to revisit some of our old stomping grounds. Tampa! Fort Myers! Naples! Fort Lauderdale! Miami! Orlando! Ready or not, here we come!
Not my Style
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 03/8/2007
- Introspective
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I had never lost my wallet before, but it happened just the other night. How I made it home, I had no clue. I was flat out of my mind. I was a walking time bomb!
A Few Good Men…
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 02/22/2007
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
I think it should be a prerequisite for all aspirants of a political office in Nigeria to rent at least the first two seasons of '24' In fact, '24' ought to be included in some miscellaneous administration budget and incorporated as a training tool for every government official...
My “Better” Half
- By Benedicta Onyero Droese
- Published 02/13/2007
- Introspective
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It was all over between us! My heart ached for him like a terrible migraine. The tears flooded my eyes. But I couldn't let him see me sob like a helpless baby. "I have to go," he announced, "MEE is waiting for me..."
