Recent writing
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“Have you seen my little dog?” – For T.
ReadDo you remember that time you bought us this gigantic Christmas present and you made me laugh at myself, and the fact that my mom was getting ill, and I…
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On The Very Start of Raising a Woman
ReadDear 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…
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five things.
ReadHi, 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…
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the aromas of our history
ReadIt’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…
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From underneath the artwork, a review and a competition!
ReadI 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…
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ten rules for recuperating.
ReadI 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…
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occasionally, these things write themselves.
ReadMy 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…
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The 031 Comes Alive | Durban Digital Day
ReadNow 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…
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A review from the massage table.
ReadFor 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…
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Saturday Morning Twitter
ReadIt’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…