The Weight of Other People’s Opinions
Ah, the age-old question of what others think of us! It's only natural that we care a little bit about what our fellow humans think of us. It's a survival...
The Power of Colour
Colour evokes such emotion it is almost another language. We all feel something when we see a wall painted blue or yellow, when we put on our little black dress...
Father’s Day
When I was only 13 months old my father tragically passed away. I never did miss having a father - you don't miss what you have never had. When I...
Confidence with Natalie Coleman
Natalie Coleman emerged from a very dark place of chronic alcoholism, addiction, and shocking mental health in the form of an eating disorder. She lost her job and didn’t know...
Growing Up in Apartheid South Africa
Growing up in apartheid South Africa was all about division. A country that was clear about the division – whites and non-whites. But if you were Chinese, you were ‘more...
Finding Structure
I believe human beings need structure and I know this might not fall well with some people. but we find ourselves reverting to a framework
Judging Community Radio Awards
I have always wanted to be a politician as I have a deep sense of service. I want to make a difference and a political path seemed appropriate
Traveller in Me
Great stories of exaggeration, tales of fearlessness, and a desire to learn and travel more, came out of Man’s brave spirit of adventure, delirious curiosity, and the need to break...
Time to Heal
It is crazy to think that I wrote this piece 2 days before my mother died on 29th October 2014. We had spoken on the phone about family. After we...
Being a Writer
Being a writer means actually writing. I don’t write enough. I know I should and, of course, I want to. So, why don’t I? It’s an odd thing. I enjoy...
Daily Habits
I believe human beings need structure and daily habits. I know this might not sit well with some people, but we find ourselves reverting to a framework, in so many...
Honeysuckle
The Honeysuckle is native to the northern hemisphere. There are apparently around 180 different species of this glorious plant. Because of its diversity, gardeners are focused not only on the...