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From My Mother, Malika Bourne: Lessons That Still Guide Me Today

By David Ellinger Many readers know my mother, Malika Bourne, through No Non-cents Nanna, where she has shared practical thoughts about family life, parenting, safety, preparedness, writing, creativity, and common-sense living. Her voice has always…

Published May 27, 2026

By David Ellinger Many readers know my mother, Malika Bourne, through No Non-cents Nanna, where she has shared practical thoughts about family life, parenting, safety, preparedness, writing, creativity, and common-sense living. Her voice has always been direct, honest, and rooted in real experience. I am David Ellinger, founder and Operations Manager of The Edge of […]