Sidemi Mateo

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I ended off my Youth Day by popping into the cinema to watch the local movie "Mrs Right Guy". Apart from gifted acting, a plausible storyline, bulging muscles, a mention of my favorite wine, and laughter-inducing moments, this movie had a lovely music selection. My only gripe was that they should have continued to select music with the same mastery they showed in the first half of the movie. Sadly, the multiple repetitions of the opening track which had enticed me to consider buying any soundtrack that could come out of this movie dampened that particular dream. The enticing song? Well, t...

When the South Easterly Blows

I have always associated Amsterdam with tulips and windmills. My favorite fable though has to be the one about the little boy who stuck his finger in the dyke and thus stopped the town from flooding. So in starting my ruminations on windmills, what better place to go than Amsterdam? Where just outside the city, the Zaanse Schans Windmill Museum can be visited annually from April till October, so let’s get packing! Starting at the Windmill Museum allows us to look forward with an understanding of the past. For instance, by asking the question – where is humanity coming from when it comes t...

Native American Folklore, Myths, and Legends - Book Description

Your world is spiraling out of control. Everywhere you look, there is evidence of greed, control, and a lack of compassion for the community. Do you know where to turn for answers, or what can inspire you to make a difference? Six hundred years ago, the Native Americans faced and overcame the very same problems. Their solutions can be applied to your own life. By exploring Native American Folklore, Myths, and Legends, and applying them to modern-day living, this book shows you how the problems faced by the Native Americans in the 1400s are the same problems that you are facing today, it a...

Creation Of Land

What we are not conflicted about is that Raven created the land. With a quick stab of his beak, he forced land into place when it started to rise a little bit above the water that covered the earth. Either the soil for land rose to the surface by itself, or it was brought to the surface from deep below the water’s surface. In cases where the soil was physically brought to the surface, it occurs as a solution to Raven’s boredom. Raven enlists the help of various animals for the creation of land. For this diving task that Raven was unable to perform, he requested Muskrat, Beaver, and Loon t...

Gqeberha - What’s In A Name?

Gqeberha is the windy city, with beautiful harbors and beaches, found along the southern shoreline of South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. Until recently called Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha has got a name entrenched in a rich cultural heritage, and enveloped by a history that is a reflection of those who live in it. (Photo: early days) That history starts with the Gqeberha River, a river whose name is worth examination. Breaking down the word Gqeberha into its parts, we find that “rha” refers to the water that was at the river mouth, water being integral to human life and human settlements w...

Biding Time

Science fiction provides us with a vision of what the future may look like. However, we are still waiting for the day when we can head over to the mall and back up memories. This will be the step taken right before we install these in our newly cloned bodies. Because of the promise of this possibility, a belief that future generations will not need to die is increasingly becoming visible in popular culture. Not being in a position to take care of this promise, however, most believers bide their time. They wait out death by doing their best to stay healthy in anticipation of further scientif...

Overcoming Linguistic Barriers

Language often acts as a barrier in new places. This keeps travelers at arm's length from authentic interactions. By relying solely on English, travelers miss opportunities to engage more deeply with locals. When English is used, interactions are likely to be brief and transactional. However, by using basic phrases like "Bonjour" or "Merci," in a French-speaking locale, you signal respect and openness. This breaks down walls and invites warmer, more personal exchanges. It's these small gestures that pave the way for meaningful conversations and understanding. By knowing how to say these ...

Collapse of The Silicon Valley Bank

On the surface of it, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank(SVB) looks like a series of events that took place over a period of 48 hours. Two days when the bank tried to raise capital, lost its financial rating with Moody's, lost its standing in the financial social media community, and was shut down by the FDIC. However, this series of events was the tip of an iceberg that was composed of shifting interest rates, unplanned deposit withdrawals, and bad policies that concentrated investor and start-up funds in a single simmering pot intended to fuel the growth of startups, investors, and the b...

Creamy Butternut Soup

This is a good winter meal that can be enjoyed alone or with a slice of bread. Leftovers can be frozen for reheating when you need them. Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup Nutritional Facts/Info: Calories: 232 Carbs: 7.9 g Fat: 21.2 g Protein: 8.5 g Ingredients: • 1 medium butternut • 1/2 cup coconut cream • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Directions: 1. Cut the butternut in half and remove the seeds. 2. Slice and dice butternut into small cubes of about a 1 inch width. 3. Add the butternut to a ...

Chickpea Salad

This salad makes a wonderful standalone summer meal for a family of four. This vegetarian meal is easy to prepare and nutritious. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days. Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Nutritional Facts/Info: Calories: 549 Carbs: 70g Fat: 100g Protein: 24.17g Ingredients: • 1 cup of chickpeas that have been soaked overnight • 1/2 cup of strawberries • 1 cup baby spinach • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp ground pepper • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 cup of fr...

Tuesday's Rubbish

It was Tuesday evening and he had forgotten to take the big rubbish bin out into the street for collection again. As he entered the gate, he could smell the remnants of last night's box of pizza from its perch on top of the bin. The evening scent of the flowers from the garden did nothing to mask the smell of garlic and tomato that had spent a day in the sun. A feeling of dread washed over him as he remembered that this was the second week in a row that he had forgotten to put out the rubbish for the weekly collection by the municipality. After her numerous reminders yesterday, his wife was...

A customer · 5.0 · November 2025

Sidemi is always a pleasure to work with. As a writer, they pay close attention to outlines and work meticulously to bring projects to life with writing that has a spirit to it.

A customer · 5.0 · March 2025

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A customer · 5.0 · March 2024

wish i knew why the order is on hold???

A customer · 5.0 · March 2024

Sidemi was great at collaboration and responded quickly to feedback. I'm really happy with the outline.

A customer · 5.0 · November 2023

So much gratitude for this wonderful and kind writer. Met the deadline and exceeded my expectations. I truly look forward to collaborating again in the future!:)

A customer · 5.0 · June 2023

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A customer · 5.0 · February 2023

Probably one of the best writing experiences I've had! Excellent quality, communication, and professionalism. Would love to work wth again! =)