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The Lyrics that have been Stuck in my Head for Two Decades…
Have you ever had the lyrics of a song stuck in your head? Okay, but have you ever had them stuck there for two decades? There’s a line from a
Why I had a Facelift
I’ve had a rather radical facelift. Some of you may remember my old look. It was getting a little outdated; you could even say, ancient:
What I learnt about Writing, Writers and Life at the Franschhoek Literary Festival
If I had ever sat down to write a bucket list, going to the Franschhoek Literary Festival would have been at the top. So, flying to the Western Cape this weekend
The Dreamer and the Stars
I love this poem written by my 14 year old daughter, Ashlyn. If you’ve followed my blog over the years, you will know that I sometimes write about Ashlyn’s journey with Asperger’s. However, you’ve
I See You
Thursdays are busy days in my suburb. It is the day our rubbish and recycling is collected, and long before the trucks rumble down the road, the rubbish-gleaners arrive. The
Child of Mine
Child of mine, lost in worlds not of my making. Would that I could steal into those worlds with you, Caper through valleys, chasing dragons and dreams.
African Harmonies
One powerful voice resonates through the air. A few tentative voices join in, but by the end of the first line we have all found the chord and are singing,
Are you a Popcorn-Thinker?
I’ve coined—what I think—is a new term: popcorn thoughts. It refers to that chaotic frenzy of thoughts and worries darting around my mind a great deal of the time. Pop.
Kisses from Katie
An Adventure? Now, I don’t imagine anyone west of Bree would have much interest in adventures. Nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things. Makes you late for dinner. So said our beloved Hobbit,
Dare I? Of course I Don’t!
Fear has many facets, and recently I discovered an unexpected one, which has taken a sneaky hold of my life. I’m not quite sure how to shake it, but ‘naming’
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