The parallel consciousness of self and surroundings... is the key to transforming mentalities and reshaping societies.” -

Edouard Glisant


Wednesday 3 August 2011

Mama Fluffy

The children from 196  - Mohammed and Abdullah and Nabeela - call me ‘Auntie Melody’ (pronounced ‘Uhnnteee Melody’) but the children from 194 – Angel and Grace and also Ntombi’s children and their cousins and friends - call me ‘Mama Fluffy’.  I prefer ‘Uhnnteee Melody’.

The name came about when Angel bonded with my little dog, Daisy. She was messmerised by Daisy’s fluffy white hair and gave her the name 'fluffy'. 

Even the girls’ father who generally calls me ‘Mel’, refers to me as ‘Mama Fluffy’ when speaking to them about me. “Ask Mama Fluffy…” he says.

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