Baby Time Planning
The day is still 24 hours long. And yet now there is so much more to do in the same time period. Especially when a new family has to do...
Banyana Banyana
I love being around positive people. And being around people in the sports world is inspiring, enthusiastic and see nothing as a problem. Life is so short. This Olympic experience...
Under the Waterloo Clock
The Waterloo Clock is a beautiful addition to Waterloo Station. This special London station was named after the Waterloo Bridge which opened in 1848. It was Britain's largest station (25...
To Breast or Not to Breast
"BREAST IS BEST" This is the phrase most used when advised by a health professional about feeding. The same is heard when family and friends offer advice. We all know...
The Cheviot Hills
The rolling Cheviot Hills that straddle the English-Scottish border are pronounced without the last syllable. This pocket for land was used for hunting. It was known as a chase, thus...
Sam Ramsamy – a true inspiration
There are South Africans who are admired around the world. Walking back from the Team Welcoming Ceremony the other day a man from the Multi-Faith Centre walked with me. He...
Feed Baby with Common Sense
We all feed our babies by instinct. The most natural thing is to feed our own preferences, or foods that we were fed when we were young. If we refer...
Getting Married at Gretna Green
In 1753, Lord Hardwicke’s Marriage Act passed in England. The Act prevented anyone from getting married under the age of 21. And marriage was only allowed with full parental consent....
Hezekiél Sepeng – A South African Hero
The Olympics fascinates and thrills me in so many ways. You can be world number one in your sport, and have won World Championships, but so many sporting competitors feel...
The Immunodeficiency Virus
What is all this fuss about? There are plenty of other viruses all around us. What makes this immunodeficiency virus different? There are plenty of other viruses that cause illnesses....
Baby Advice
Everyone loves to give baby advice. A shower of advice comes from almost every angle. Well-meaning friends, colleagues, family, and complete strangers love to impart their knowledge. Ask your hairdresser, the...
Hampton Court Palace
The robust extravagance of the Royal Family, gives Hampton Court Palace something that no other palace or castle has. It has a unique personality. This wonderful royal home evolved from...