tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post998534715634426310..comments2023-07-25T07:16:12.684-04:00Comments on Mama Shujaa: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari MaathaiHana Njau-Okolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-18869700141989470402009-05-17T15:08:00.000-04:002009-05-17T15:08:00.000-04:00I am so sorry to have missed to opportunity o be a...I am so sorry to have missed to opportunity o be a part of the wonderful exchange above regarding the inspirational Dr. Wangari Maathai! Dr. Maathai is such an amazing woman to me for her tenacity and courage to stand up for women and to protect nature's finite resources! I read Unbowed and I am trying to track down the Challenge of Africa. Thank you for sharing and what an honor it must have GYF Executive Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239589770684865405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-81851860120649129512009-04-23T01:06:00.000-04:002009-04-23T01:06:00.000-04:00@Lori Ann and Angela: Thank you for the kind comm...@Lori Ann and Angela: Thank you for the kind comments and for stopping by!Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-19957600579933429492009-04-19T03:57:00.000-04:002009-04-19T03:57:00.000-04:00I will do the same as Lori and I agree totally wit...I will do the same as Lori and I agree totally with her and your other commenters! You are so beautiful! And I am glad you remind me of that great lady from Kenya. Thank you Mama! I will teach my pupils about her.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-74888381552901888542009-04-18T13:34:00.000-04:002009-04-18T13:34:00.000-04:00Dear Mama, It's an honor to meet you, what an insp...Dear Mama, It's an honor to meet you, what an inspiration you are. I so agree with you that time is what we make of it.<br />How exciting to meet with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai!! I'm sure it was an unforgettable moment in time for you all. You are simply stunning in your black and gold. I'm going to watch the videos now and put the book on my list. <br />♥ loriLori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-47862610944904202902009-04-18T00:38:00.000-04:002009-04-18T00:38:00.000-04:00@ Sarah: Thank you and I am glad you took the tim...@ Sarah: Thank you and I am glad you took the time to watch the clips.<br /><br />@ RE Ausekmt: Thank you but I would much rather welcome you and your readers back to my place to read about this inspiring African woman. <br /><br />@Nairobian: That is why Dr. Maathai's efforts while she was in parliament will be appreciated more in the sweet bye and bye...<br /><br />@Solomonsydelle: I agreeHana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-1613096226345123992009-04-17T14:37:00.000-04:002009-04-17T14:37:00.000-04:00What an entirely gorgeous group of ladies. I am g...What an entirely gorgeous group of ladies. I am glad that Tessa bridged us.Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-18616163954498589272009-04-17T10:42:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:42:00.000-04:00She is definitely an inspiration. Individuals work...She is definitely an inspiration. Individuals working in unison, not governments, will transform Africa, if you ask me. We just have to protect those that are doing good work.SOLOMONSYDELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-1204198689027029862009-04-16T05:52:00.000-04:002009-04-16T05:52:00.000-04:00that must have been quite an honour! i really resp...that must have been quite an honour! i really respect Wangari Mathai and to see Kenya's forest covver to decline to 7% is horrendous experience yet the politicians are playing politics with the degradation of mau forest-how low can we go?Nairobian Perspectivehttp://siku-moja.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-86962936247356582432009-04-15T16:46:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:46:00.000-04:00I just came back to watch the films – how wonderfu...I just came back to watch the films – how wonderful! When I was in Kenya, we studied game ranching which was better for the soil than cattle ranching. The green belt mov’t shows how much can be done with so little. Maathai well deserved the Nobel prize.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-20558505412814066102009-04-15T15:15:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:15:00.000-04:00Mama, I'd like to reblog this whole piece on my bl...Mama, I'd like to reblog this whole piece on my blog is it's okay with you.<br /><br />holla back please<br /><br />~RERE Ausetkmthttp://badgals-radio.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-65083456155638750392009-04-15T14:26:00.000-04:002009-04-15T14:26:00.000-04:00What a great resource to have for expats! I’m imp...What a great resource to have for expats! I’m impressed that you can do that on top of working full time and looking after three kids. I don’t watch much TV – just the Daily Show because it’s always good to end a day with laughter. You look gorgeous in black and gold.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-90573660303763144532009-04-15T11:41:00.000-04:002009-04-15T11:41:00.000-04:00@ Execumama: Thank you Execumama, leader of the pa...@ Execumama: Thank you Execumama, leader of the pack! :-)<br /><br /><br />@Tessa: Thank you so much for that award and for your kind words.Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-7369786128375313572009-04-15T08:27:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:27:00.000-04:00Professor Maathai is an absolute inspiration. I ...Professor Maathai is an absolute inspiration. I read ‘Unbowed’ and was awed and enlightened and utterly enthralled. She is – and has been – a shining beacon in a world where so little is done for so many. Thank you so much, Mama Shujaa, for sharing your involvment with this astonishing and admirable woman with us. And, yes, my goodness you do look beautiful as you stand there with Professor Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-65113050605635137232009-04-14T21:11:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:11:00.000-04:00Manipulating time...I love it! You are a true exam...Manipulating time...I love it! You are a true example of what us Execumamas try to be. Doing what's important to you, and MAKING the time to do your part. Thank you for sharing your life, your way, and your light. You look beautiful in the black and gold, by the way :)Radical Selfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426315658624727915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-37863803915382350752009-04-14T09:20:00.000-04:002009-04-14T09:20:00.000-04:00@ACIL: Thank you. It is an ongoing discipline.
...@ACIL: Thank you. It is an ongoing discipline.<br /><br />@Rafiki: I just read your review. Thanks. I have read Unbowed. The Challenge For Africa is next on my list.Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-70853501624358035932009-04-14T09:18:00.000-04:002009-04-14T09:18:00.000-04:00@Cee: I agree with you on that. Politicians shou...@Cee: I agree with you on that. Politicians should aspire to the highest form of authority for the good of man; they should transcend any other form of authority/power. I am sure Dr. Maathai will be remembered far into the future, not for the fact that she was in Parliament in Kenya, but because of her deep moral beliefs.Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-64646992918525425962009-04-14T06:41:00.000-04:002009-04-14T06:41:00.000-04:00Thanks a lot Mama, I also just did a post on her n...Thanks a lot Mama, I also just did a post on her new book The Challenge for Africa: http://tinyurl.com/cxlh6d<br /><br />Have you read the book?Rafikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553025056672308847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-67301891549586820172009-04-14T05:34:00.000-04:002009-04-14T05:34:00.000-04:00Time is not there to be your slave, you have to co...Time is not there to be your slave, you have to control it and make it yours. Wonderful post. You definitely have some very good time management skills. Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614816848877821910.post-52690609293228721702009-04-14T05:07:00.000-04:002009-04-14T05:07:00.000-04:00It's very unfortunate that the world adores Wangar...It's very unfortunate that the world adores Wangari and honours her work and advice yet very few people back home take her seriously. If we reduced political polarity and TV channels back home showed more of Wangari's wise speeches, Kenya would be one of the most developped and peaceful country. <br />Great post Mama....I pray more will seek to make her vision a reality.Ceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701850423537141707noreply@blogger.com