Category Archives: Thoughts

Remembering 2011 as the year of four funerals

Posted on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 by

Looking back, I will always remember 2011 as the year during which I attended four funerals… The first was at the start of March, when Conor Callanan, an elderly gentleman who came originally from Ireland but who had long been … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Duma: I miss you

Posted on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 by

I received some very sad news last night, and I wanted to share it with you. I’d like to tell you about a very special dog called Duma, and how we met and fell in love with him. Pour yourself … Continue reading →

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Keep flying the flag: A 30-day post-World Cup initiative

Posted on Monday, 12 July 2010 by

A little challenge for you When was the last time you looked at your national flag? Have you ever tried to draw it? From memory? And without looking it up on Google? Go on, give it a try. Grab some … Continue reading →

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The mysteries of the submarine cables that connect us to the rest of the world

Posted on Friday, 9 July 2010 by

You may have been wondering why the international internet connection from South Africa to the rest of the world is a little slower than normal. You may also have experienced delays and ‘issues’ with Google and Gmail and all those … Continue reading →

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Hey! Someone borrowed my pics!

Posted on Friday, 16 April 2010 by

A strange ‘referrer’ popped up on my stats page a day or two ago. So, intrigued, I hopped on over to the link for a look. It was a bulletin board called Skyscraper City. I’d not heard about them before. … Continue reading →

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The local libraries are doing a FICA on all borrowers

Posted on Thursday, 15 April 2010 by

I went into my local library at the Howard Centre earlier this week to take out a couple of books. I don’t go there all that often anymore, because I have so many unread books waiting for me at home … Continue reading →

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Do you remember Playmobil?

Posted on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 by

When I was growing up, my favourite-of-all-time toys was Playmobil. I remember being ecstatically excited whenever I was given a new set for Christmas or my birthday, and spending hours and hours, and yet more hours and hours, playing contentedly … Continue reading →

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Well done, Kathy!

Posted on Thursday, 11 February 2010 by

Sometime last year, I came across a blog with the delightful title Opening the door, walking outside. Its tagline declared that it was “A 365 day blogging promise to spend time each day in the great outdoors”. This immediately captured … Continue reading →

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Skype excitement

Posted on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 by

I am bouncing off the walls at the moment with happy excitement, so I thought I’d share a little of it with you. I have just finished a Skype Video Call with my friend Bobz in America. This probably does … Continue reading →

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Bepuzzlement

Posted on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 by

I have just returned from the local Post Office. And I am puzzled. My mission: To send copies of my book to family, friends and fellow-bloggers around the world. The friendly chap behind the counter told me that the local … Continue reading →

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