random asides

Dear Daughterchild, Last night, in the midst of a noisy storm, you cuddled up to me and fell asleep, little sleeping breaths blowing on to my neck. You’re far taller…

Hi, Blog. Yeah, I know, I’m terrible right now. I’m really sorry. I feel like I’m neglecting a friend and, I have to say, I know it too. You know…

It’s said that smell is the strongest sense and is completely tied to our cognitive function and memories. My parents’ house always had a distinctive aroma to it. It’s a…

I will confess – I am one of those parents who cannot cope with throwing a piece of lovingly crafted artwork away. As a result, I have a cupboard, filled…

I tweeted this today. I also tweeted this today. It got me thinking. At the time I mentioned in the first tweet you see, I firmly believed my life was…

My mother used to say, “I am not writing the book, the book is writing me” (she was an author, in amongst a myriad other roles in this world). Almost…

Now this…THIS I am excited about! Coming up on 31 October, the very first Durban Digital Day takes place at The Factory Cafe. With a jampacked agenda, and a flurry…

For a change, some news from on top of the table. A little review of one of Durban’s loveliest spas! There are two things you should know about me before…

It’s been a long time since I took a morning like this. I have a pile of work to get through, but I trust I will get there. I’m off…

Yes, I know, late to the party because the school holidays are over like dungarees are in fashion. But, here’s five things I learnt this school holidays (which meant I…