All the positives that come with adversity

Most of us live our lives silently hoping and praying that we can successfully negotiate the next wave to hit us. Some of us become overwhelmed and sink into depression while others ride the crest of the wave, hardly noticing that it could sink them at any moment. Others, like myself...... Read more

Puff Adders in the Panicum by Andrew Hutchinson.

Nov 3 I was completely immersed in Andrew Hutchinson’s book, ‘Puff Adders in the Panicum’ written from an auctioneer’s perspective, devouring it over a weekend. The rich and broad use of vocabulary from this talented wordsmith will leave you searching for more from this author. The...... Read more

My beautiful, blended family and why I love them…

Saturday, October 28th 2023 saw us all gather at my stepdaughter, Ashley’s home, to watch our beloved Bokke when they beat the All-Blacks 12-11 in another nail-biter in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, in Paris. The All-Blacks fought a tough battle, but the Bokke were in it to win it and...... Read more

What are you reading this month?

What are you reading this month?

I’m reading two wonderful books “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese; you’ll remember “Cutting For Stone” and “The Paris Deception” by Bryn Turnbull. If you’ve read them let me know what you thought of them. Why do you read? I read...... Read more