Tag Archives: Writing
Seasons change
Strangely enough, this is the past that somebody in the future is going to return to. I started this blog in April 2011. Incredibly, in the almost two years since … Continue reading
More on romantic mixtapes
Please read what follows very much with tongue in cheek … Yes, yes, okay, I’m at it again! If you’ve known me for any length of time you will know … Continue reading
The Bizarre and the beautiful
As I mentioned yesterday, nostalgia has overcome me. Three years ago to the month, while living in Madagascar, I wrote this diary-style post shortly after returning from a trip back … Continue reading
Iconic & ironic, now that you mention it
A visit to the Drivers’ Licence department has most people I know breaking out in a cold sweat. Many put it off for as long as possible. There’s a gnashing … Continue reading
Dear embassy
Dear embassy I first applied to visit your country last year – paying $150 to help cover your administration costs. I concede, I am no expert on visa applications – … Continue reading
Where (some) stolen cars go to die
I mentioned briefly in my blogpost on Wednesday that we had been robbed in the early hours of the morning. Apparently at least two men broke into our house (very … Continue reading
Of trying to stay clear of the witch-hunt
I went to bed last night more than a little irritated and, to be honest, sad. Since last week Thursday South Africa has been gripped by the story that Paralympic … Continue reading
Painting with light
I don’t know about you but I am in need of a bit of beauty in my life. I’m irritable, annoyed and just plain fuming in this moment; right now, … 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
