Lisa was still sitting in bed, half-hidden under the sheets — feeling happy — when Ato lightly pushed the door back and entered, carrying a breakfast tray and a lively smile creasing his countenance.

It was a Saturday but he was up already, doing what he usually did for her— serving breakfast in bed. More than breakfast in bed, the day also marked their fourth anniversary as husband and wife; the story of how they came together, Ato loved to tell anyone who would listen. She loved him too— he was the one perfect decision she finally made after years of several wrong ones, mostly, with men and little things like food.

Ghana continues to work at improving the state of teaching and learning in its formal and informal educational sectors. In September, according to the government, students enrolled in public senior high schools will start benefiting from the Free Senior High School policy.

The policy will cover agricultural, vocational and technical institutions at the high school level. And according to the President, Nana Akuffo-Addo, the policy will ensure that Ghanaians who qualify for SHS are not burdened with financial difficulties. This news is welcoming.

The hope is that it would last—or better as we cling to, “till death do us part”—marriage is a union that legally binds individuals, mostly, to share space, and in some religions, become one and build a family.

Many sociologists define family as the fundamental building block of all human civilization. Ideally, Marriage becomes the foundation of the family and for many, the institution of marriage is unquestionably good for individuals, society and culture.

I will let it fall to the ground,
These broken pieces won’t scare me anymore.
There is a story to be told,
I won’t be afraid to let it unfold.
These dark halls, these crumbling walls,
Maybe they won’t fall to the ground at all.