“Too Much” Birth Rate

“Too Much” Birth Rate

These past few months have been anything but restful. These last few days have truly finished me off. My work has taken up an enormous amount of my time. The family, especially the final stages of the pregnancies, has been time-consuming. That said, as all things must...
Pleasing These Ladies

Pleasing These Ladies

Marriage and Seduction in Polygamy Being a polygamist means being involved in a daily affair of justice. This justice is not only material; it is also a matter of availability. Time is an extremely important factor in the bonds with and between wives. The husband of...
The Rainy Season!

The Rainy Season!

The rainy season is the time of year I love most in Mali. Even if I am sometimes forced to travel, I refuse to leave home during these few months. The smell of rain hitting the red earth, the sound, the family atmosphere around a cup of kinkéliba… all these moments I...
1 Polygamy, 3 Pregnancies

1 Polygamy, 3 Pregnancies

The most beautiful announcement one can receive in this existence is, of course, that of a pregnancy. The mere thought of a child’s arrival is a ray of sunshine in the life of a woman, a man, and a family. What, then, can be said about the announcement of three...