The Birthday boy turns 3!!!
We sat contentedly among the other diners and the leafy bits omnipresent in Lavington. This chill part of Nairobi is both my old neighborhood and a wonderful place to just relax. Inside the walled, guarded, fenced and otherwise secured area, there are restaurants and shops and most surprisingly -- a playground. What an ideal place for a birthday celebration with Jake and Yvonne!! And who could resist the tantalizing combination of fish sticks and chocolate cupcakes. Even Chef Ramsey called asking to share in the festivities. We said no. For the record - despite Jake being full to burstin' after chips and fish sticks, he still managed to lick every bit of chocolate frosting off the cupcake.
If you're new to checking out my blog, over the years I have updated the readers with the story of Jake & Yvonne here in Nairobi, Kenya. Together the readers have helped support them for the past 3 years after Yvonne met with circumstances so horrific and morally unconscionable that I felt compelled to do something. I thank those who have contributed particularly Barry and Cliff whose generosity is humbling.
In 2021, I'll be happy to accept any donations that would be used directly for Jake's education. As always, if you would like to help out with $50 or so, it is appreciated and I am committed to ensuring the donation is applied ethically and with a view to achieving great value. What could be more important than the education of children -- other than single malt scotch of course. 😋However -- I do solemnly swear that any shekels sent will not go toward the Layno Laphroaig Appreciation Foundation.
Donations can go by e-interact to Laynemahon@live.com or Paypal at Laynegmahon@gmail.com
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| Yvonne looking fabulous says thanks!! |
Always with the Laughs!!
I don't really recall my Aunt Linda during the first 3 years of my life but over the balance of 55 years she has always been a most welcomed fixture. And by fixture I'd say there are numerous additions she has made to my life though two things stand out in particular. Laughs and class. You see, Linda can always find a laugh and shares her delightful cackle with all who will listen. Quick witted, like my father and her mother, but also graced with a sense of "when to" and "when not too" -- that I envy. She's one of those people who just seems to always know the right thing to say at the just the right time.
All my life she has been someone I admire and look forward to seeing. She has a way of teasing out conversation and even when it's simply chaff and grist for the mill, leans forward eagerly like it's the mot important thing she has ever heard.
And there's also class. You know when you're in the presence of someone who just plain goodness? My Mom always says that integrity is what you do when no one's watching -- I think Linda is Linda regardless of who is there to see. A woman with remarkable poise and class.
There's never been the right time to tell Linda how amazing I think she is and what an impact she has had on my life - so why not now. Thank Linda!!
Thanks for reading....Layno scruffy AF in Nairobi!!!
