Me Being Important at the Olympic Welcome Ceremony
When I watch a South African sports team or sports person, and they win of course ;) I feel proudly South African. But yesterday I felt not only proud, but...
What a Time in British Politics!
It is an interesting and frustrating time in British politics. I have yelled at the TV and radio for three years now and so needed a way to simplify things...
Being Let Down
I consider myself a good person and yet being let down feels like the norm. I am an only child, an orphan, no kids, few friends around me, and very few...
Walking Tour Guiding – the Book
I am trying out a number of ways to get this book written. I love writing, but when the project feels too big, it gets overwhelming and nothing much happens....
Cycling Individual Time Trials
Not many of the 2012 Olympic events were free. But, as the cycling individual time trials are held on the road, it was accessible to everyone. There was, of course,...
Annie Lennox & the Royal Connection
Balmoral Castle lies in an amazing part of Scotland. The scenery is magical. On the mountains around the estate, snow is still visible in late April. Who would've thought that...
Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa
My dearest friend of over 30 years, Deon Newbronner of Meaning 4 Life, made 'Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa' when he was visiting one weekend. It is the simplest and tastiest dessert...