“So… you come from Zambia?” “Yes!” (smiles) “Lovely. So it’s like, is it like a country or an island, or…
Some of us were never meant to understand
The title is rather dramatic for the actual content of this post. What I want to talk about, and what…
OVERHEARD… on Mouille Point Promenade
On Sunday “My god, but look at you, I swear you’ve like, lost weight!” “Oh my god, thank you.” OMG
OVERHEARD… at UCT this morning:
“So, like, in your house, when it’s Lent & stuff… what do you DO?” “Oh, you know, we eat fish…
Reflections on the death of one with whom I fought so much
What happens when a person with whom you fight regularly dies suddenly? Can you erase the hurt feelings and the…
Southern Suburbs Surrender – An average Monday Commute
I always enjoyed taking the bus. Two years ago, when I had given up on being manhandled by taxi gaatjies,…
Open Season on Commentary on Your Baby
What’s the weirdest thing anybody’s ever tried to tell you about your baby? That is, what kind of unsolicited advice…
I Didn’t Do It
I didn’t start the diary, that is. I keep telling myself I don’t have time for it, and then procrastinating…
Saved by the pen – let’s start a diary
I started this blog quite recently, and have been trying to tinker a little with its identity. Initially, it was…
The Speaker – Didintle Ntsie
This rad human is someone I’ve had the very good fortune of being acquainted with for at least 7 years.…
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