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  • Father’s Day.

    Dear Dadadadad,   It’s almost Father’s Day. A funny day, where we’d have tempted you with soap on a rope, socks and silly mugs. The last Father’s Day-like moment I…

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  • Sometimes I also speak.

    One of my personal goals for 2014 was: “Get over yourself and public speaking”. And, if I know anything about myself, it’s that the only way out is through. So, I’ll…

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  • Dear Time | Four Years

    I wrote this about a month before my mum left us. I wrote it when we knew as a family that cancer was claiming her. It was my final roar…

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  • Dear Durban, it’s time I told you.

    I’ve written this after a conversation with a friend, and after experiencing the most divine day in my home town with another friend. I love these people like they live…

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  • The 5 Love Languages of Children | Book Review (and a giveaway)

    I’ve always been a little skeptical of self-help books and courses. Granted, there was a time in my twenties when I was all about the self-help books but, much like…

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  • ‘same stars, idiot’ – For Belinda

    This post, this one is all about you. Today is all about you. Today, you’re being laid to rest. It pains me that the Universe decided you were one who…

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  • The girl who did everything wrong.

    A very dear friend of mine died on Sunday. Cancer. I’ve tried to write about her but I cannot, as yet. Every time I try, I well up and feel…

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  • A chair in the kitchen | Mother’s Day.

    Dear Mum, I was in the middle of a small disagreement with the Shmoo yesterday when I heard your voice erupt from my mouth. In that moment, I knew what I’d…

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  • A very special playlist.

      Growing up, there were a variety of songs that stuck with me, that I hang on to, as they remind me of my folks. Specifically, though, I have a…

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  • life is… the great editor.

    I’ve just finished off my work for the week and am settling down for a little quiet night to myself. But, maybe, just for a minute, I’d like to just…

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