Category Archives: Funny
The things children say: multi-tasking
I spent two years in Madagascar, much of that time with the Midgley family – which includes five boys. We wrestled; we laughed raucously at toilet-humour at the supper table; … Continue reading
What do lactose, gluten and European travel have in common?
Today I believe I shall try writing my blog in the third person. Just to be different, and because the whole blog is about me. Robin is a 40-something male … Continue reading
Return of the big heads to French-speaking Europe
The wide-angle lens is amazing for landscape and architecture photography (if used correctly). When used incorrectly one is able to produce creations like the ones in this post. For years … Continue reading
Life is quite simple, after all (through children’s eyes)
Last week I spent some time with some friends in Belgium from way back when. As usual, I played with the kids, in particular five-year-old twin sisters “Lala” and “Gypsy”. … Continue reading
Funny Friday post: old man walking
I haven’t created nearly enough humorous posts recently, but today I hope to remedy that. A couple of days back I went for a walk in the little village in … Continue reading
Sunday silliness
Said Hamlet to Ophelia, I’ll draw a sketch of thee, What kind of pencil shall I use? 2B or not 2B? Spike Milligan
The things children say and do
Meet brothers Luke (left) and Andy (right). Luke, from the little I’ve seen of him, is a real character. Andy is the first child I’ve never seen smile. They do … Continue reading
It’s all in the eyes, girls. It’s all in the eyes.
I have people asking me at least once a week why I’m forever wearing dark glasses – indoors and out, in fair weather and foul. “Are you just rude, or … Continue reading
One giveth, and one taketh away
I was just leaving church at Lynnwood Bridge (in Pretoria) yesterday when I was called over by some friends who were having lunch at TriBeCa Standard. “You have to take … Continue reading
