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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Importance of backyard gardening

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Fresh tomato Farming is a work that everyone in one way or another other has to do to support the economy of his or her respective country. Can you imagine how our country will be if every household can create a backyard garden? Farming is not always as hard to do as some people perceive it to be but the bottom line is getting the right knowledge about what goes into it. My father taught Agriculture in college and my mother even though a seamstress loves to farm a lot. She plants, maize, cassava, groundnuts, beans, and okra among others. Having both parents of mine having something to do with farming, I grew up at an early age with a love for farming. Back in my basic school days, I planted maize and when it grew we cooked it fresh and roasted some and from that time going I told myself not to forsake this noble work. I planted tomatoes and pepper in my backyard garden and as I got a good yield, I even sold some and so we also had a relief because the family didn't have to purchase