Something Beautiful From A Life In Pieces
Members of my family will instantly know what I mean when I talk of Aunty Joan’s patchy blankets. These were lovingly created from fabric scraps and lined with brushed cotton. If I remember correctly, each niece or nephew had one … Read More
Life Before Google – Yes, We Had One
I was thinking the other day (I do, occasionally) as I set aside a little time for social networking. The world has changed dramatically in my lifetime. And no, I’m not anywhere near ‘geriatric.’ Mature, perhaps, but I still have … Read More
Tatting – A Bunch Of Holes Tied Together
One of my most treasured possessions is a simple wooden tatting shuttle which used to belong to my little Granny Ethel. She was, ironically, often referred to as ‘Big Granny’ to set her apart for her great-grandchildren. This avoided confusion … Read More
Hey Monkey…Don’t Forget The Breadroll
.Living in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durban is perfect for someone with roots on the farm but a need to be ‘in the city’ for various reasons. We have abundant bird life, large tree-filled gardens with space … Read More
Living The Lavender Life…And Loving It.
I am truly blessed. When I wake every day, it’s to the joy of living the lavender life – one of hard but rewarding work, doing something I love. I choose my own hours, based on the workload, and at … Read More
It’s A Crime…Murder, Mystery, And Maybes…
The writer itch cannot be denied. The plots and sub-plots continue to stir and settle into a sequence of events, and characters surface and will not be denied. In fact, it’s a crime to even try… Which brings me to … Read More
Plot Outline Be Damned…This Is Me!
Every good novel begins with a plot outline. Doesn’t it? Of course it does. I mean, how else are you going to get all your characters worked out and ironed out and written out just like they should be? Everyone … Read More
Rainbow Ahead – Hang On!
Two Sundays ago, I took part in a celebration… of grief and hope and something way bigger. It’s taken a while for me to find the courage to speak the beauty of the rainbow ahead. On 24th December 2012, my … Read More
Back To The Beginning
Well, here we go again! Back to the beginning courtesy of the idiots who think it’s fun to trash other people’s hard work. Nothing quite like being hacked to change one’s perspective. The temptation is, of course, to moan and … Read More