Yesterday, I mentioned that I’ve been reading a series that takes place in Botswana called The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. In the 3rd book of the series, called Morality for Beautiful Girls, there’s mention of a traditional children’s song that kids in Botswana sing.  It’s about cattle.  In the past especially,...

I’m currently reading a series of books that takes place in Botswana called  The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. When reading the first book, you quickly come upon the term "Mma" (pronounced "ma") used before a woman’s name and "Rra" (pronounced "ra" with a rolling "r") used before a man’s name.  I...