Four letters that describe an emotion no-one can escape. It’s a natural response to many situations – the human survival response that protects us, a double-edged sword that could be an advantage or a disadvantage. We need it, but we… Continue Reading
I laugh. I chocolatize myself. I raise my voice slightly.I manically clean the house and find all the odd socks. What else would one do? But generally, as they say in Afrikaans. Jy krap met ń kort stokkie aan ń… Continue Reading
Are you brave? Are you a fighter? Are you a warrior? These questions may be difficult to answer. It’s not something we generally think about, perhaps only when faced with difficult situations in our lives. There are times when we… Continue Reading
How can we hope to understand something we haven’t experienced? Why should we expect others to understand? It’s difficult to see people struggle. Initially, we want to help, but then compassion deserts us and we begin to judge. We make… Continue Reading
Who is the author of your story? What does destiny have in store for you? Everyone has a story, one that grows daily and is unique to us. How our story develops is up to us, or perhaps regardless… Continue Reading
Reality It’s wonderful to dream and imagine a different life, be it a new career, further education, owning a house, a new car, or travelling. Perhaps your dreams are simpler – redecorating, creating an oasis of serenity in your home,… Continue Reading
THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE Growing up in holy Ireland, one was meant to be in a permanent state of Grace. Not quite knowing what it meant I wrestled with it. I tried looking holy. You know, the downward glance, a look… Continue Reading
All over the world, children and young women are struggling with many adverse aspects of life. Many succeed thanks to charitable organisations and amazing people who help them daily. These three stories are based in South America, but they could… Continue Reading
SNAPSHOTS OF YOUR LIFE It’s fascinating when you look at old photos and remember a special occasion, or see the people you know at a different age, a different time. Perhaps they are people who are no longer with us… Continue Reading
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AND NOTHING FOR SOME Last week I wrote about some of the wonders in Cape Town. It’s a city of great beauty with a beating heart – the heart of the people. However, like many cities worldwide,… Continue Reading
