EXPOSITIONS BY E. I. OPUTA

  Actually, September is the 7th month not July. December is the 10th and not 12th. The prefix 'Sept' means Seven. E.g. Septagon is a polygon with 7 sides. A conversation between 7 people is known as Septalogue. Septuage. A 70-year old man is called a Septuagenarian. Alright. Oct means 8. For instance, A poem with 8 stanzas is called Octave. In chemistry, a straight chain alkane with 8 carbon atoms is called Octane. We all know that Dec implies 10. Decade, Decimal, Decameter, Decagon. But why is the calendar showing July as the 7th month and September shifted to the 9th month? Why is December not the 10th month on the calendar? How come? . . The calendar we use today is a reformation of the ancient Roman Calendar. The ancient Roman calendar consist of 12 months, and the first is March. It was taken as the first month because that's when military action resumes after the long winter. April, May and June were the 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. The 5th was called Quintilis and

  Let me list out the moral of the post before I "mis-yan"! 1. Little things matter a lot 2. No dey form "Igwe buruburu" for your own family 3. Appreciate your spouse So, when we got married, my wife and I decided that we would not employ househelps / nanny for our kids. But for that to happen I had to agree to step up and help out as much as I can. One of my duties became to prepare the kids for school while my wife handled breakfast and their lunch. So we devised a system that worked and I took my breakfast to work. My wife also devised a way of putting a smile on my face often by the breakfast she arranges for me. (By now you should know that I love food 😆). So, this morning I get to work, ready for the day, looking all serious. Then I feel hungry, I open my food flask and smile like an idiat! 😂😂😂 I could never guess what she has packed since she hides it from me. It's always a surprise. A pleasant surprise. * * * Show your spouse that you appreciate the

Hello guys, It is a New Year, 2022. I know many of us will consciously or unconsciously form resolutions about our relationships in the coming year. We would want to end some, revamp some, advance some, etc. Some of us would even determine to get married in this New Year, while some will finally decide to throw in the towel on our marriage and get a divorce! Whatever you decide to do, I want you to know that it is OKAY! A wise man once said, “Pet it, manage it, pray about it, read about it, talk about it, confront it… but don't leave it like that. Do something about it. The issue will not solve itself.” . Last week I was reminded of my former neighbors who hated themselves passionately. They had constant dangerous fights, inflicting bodily harm with weapons but somehow gave birth to a new baby almost every year, while still complaining about their union! I just wondered at people. This made me reticent about giving advice about relationships because sometimes your advice isn't

  You cannot and should not carry your marriage solo! The bond of marriage is forged in unity. . It will not work if only one person is committed to making it work! It will not work if only one person is "foolish" and the other "wise"! It will not work if only one person sacrifices while the other cruises! Can two work together, except they be agreed? . It takes two to tango! It takes two to (make/love) a baby! It takes two flints to make a fire! . . No matter the anointing you have: if your spouse is not in your love boat with you, you are not married. (Even if you have the certificate to show) if your spouse does not "go the mile with you", you are not married. if your spouse is united more with a clique than with you, you are not married. . . Unity makes a marriage. 2 becoming 1 is the definition. No need to beat around the bush. Marriage begins with a bond of oneness and NOT with a sealing kiss at the wedding! - E. I. Oputa