J E Solomon

J E Solomon, a product of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, practised journalism in Ghana for many years. He contributed articles regularly to the Women’s Page of the "Daily Graphic", the nation’s foremost newspaper and also its sister weekly, "The Mirror", both national newspapers. In 1992, he won the national Media Features on Children Award with one of his feature articles. He wrote several poems and articles and was the author of a sensational short story – "An Inglorious Conspiracy", described by some Mirror readers as a masterpiece of a story that begged for continuation. Mr Solomon is currently a radiologic technologist with a New Jersey hospital.

J E Solomon August 31, 2013 August 31, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

20 Years Ago Today

BY J E SOLOMON EXACTLY 20 years ago today, the Ghana National Commission on Children (GNCC) held a national awards ceremony for journalists, broadcasters and other communicators selected on merit to receive various prizes for their respective roles in highlighting issues that promoted the welfare of children during …

J E Solomon August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

Intentionally Random and Funny (6)

BY J E SOLOMON Cutting and burning of any human body part Generally considered to be criminal actions For which offenders can be brought to justice Are allowed in hospitals and called operations Performed by some specialists in medical practice Eating and talking at the same time – A bad …

J E Solomon August 9, 2013 August 9, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

The Beauty and Joy of True Friendship

J E Solomon June 21, 2013 June 21, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

Miami Heat, Victorious Heat

J E Solomon June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

I Didn’t Have To Do All That

BY J E SOLOMON Long, long time ago, I used to turn towards a certain direction, enhance the atmosphere with the fragrance of burning incense, and then lift up my eyes unto the hills to pray to God until I realized, by His own grace, that I didn’t have to …

J E Solomon June 1, 2013 June 1, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

Lust and Love Not The Same

J E SOLOMON “The first moves of a man into a love affair are bound to be physical. If his emotion is more than a passing lust, then the attractions of mind and spirit will follow later.” – BARBARA CARTLAND, Love, Life & Sex “Physical love is an ephemeral spark …

J E Solomon May 29, 2013 May 29, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

The Heart, the Mind and Feelings

BY J E SOLOMON “A feeling comes and it may go. How can I judge that it will stay forever, when my act does not involve judgment and decision?” ― ERICH FROMM, theArt of Loving The Heart and the Mind are totally different when it comes to what they do. …

J E Solomon May 12, 2013 May 12, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

I Am Black; You Are White, ….

BY J E SOLOMON The world today is experiencing great awakening and enlightenment. As a result, humanity has come to appreciate and cherish the truth about the oneness of Life more than ever before. Most people now treasure the intrinsic values inherent in all humans, and don’t dwell needlessly on …

J E Solomon April 29, 2013 April 29, 2013 Thoughts of a Native Child

They Call It International Bank

BY J E SOLOMON There is a bank operating in Ghana, West Africa that goes by the name International Bank. Either the clerks are grossly ignorant about what they’re supposed to do, or the bank itself is not up to international standard. Perhaps Intranational Bank would be a better name.