http://www.eliteskills.com/u/Lady of Shalott The writings and poetry of Lady of Shalott. en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:35 -0600 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:35 -0600 Elite Generator http://www.eliteskills.com/z/180538 Angola is a coastal country in south-central Africa nearly twice the size of Texas. In 1575 the country was colonized by Portugal. It wasn't until 1975 that Angola would gain independence do to a military coupe in Portugal, after which the country spun out of control and, subsequently, into civil war. This civil war would carry on for nearly three decades before ending in 2002. Nearly 45% of the Angolan population is under the age of 15. The majority of the country was born into war. This is just to give a little background information. I am not writing a report on the situation, but rather gathering my personal experience together. I have attempted to write about this many times, in many ways, and still can only bring myself to write in pieces. Maybe some day it will create a collective whole. This is the most coherent of said attempts. All that said, don't walk on eggshells. I know it needs work and that it is lacking, but I wanted to get it away from me. Twapandula (twah-pahn-DOO-lah) is the Mbundu word for thank you. http://www.eliteskills.com/z/180197 http://www.eliteskills.com/z/180323 ...