Neurodiverse Georgia Peach transplanted to Cape Town, the most beautiful city in the world
There has been a lot of rain and flooding in the northern areas of South Africa. We have had some temperamental weather down at the coast but nothing like they are dealing with in the north.The impact of this nationally is that we are having load shedding again. For those non-SA peeps, this is where …
Continue reading He Ain’t Heavy – It’s Time to Shed That Load
I love Africa. I love the melting pot of many cultures, the beauty of both the rolling grasslands and the rocky mountains. Africa is a beautiful continent. It is also a place of violence and kindness. Africa is a place of vast dichotomies. Chasms so wide they cannot always be breached.Yesterday my domestic goddess Cordelia …
Our dinner for the new George Escapee Book Club was held at Ragafellows last Tuesday night. We were supposed to be 7 in total, but only 5 of us could make it – but the noise we made was enough for a dozen. We had a late kick off, and the owner, the lovely Julie …
I remember when I first heard about genetic memory. It was in regards to elephants and that they can locate water holes they have not visited in generations. I guess I never thought about the concept that humans can also exhibit genetic memory until recently. Is it actually genetic memory, or is it a memory …
Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays. I’ve always loved the freedom of being in a fancy dress outfit. The funny thing is I don’t have a single childhood memory of trick or treating. We lived out in the country side – miles away from much of anything except a few other houses, …
Continue reading “I do not like green eggs and ham I do not like them Sam-I-Am.”
Summer seems to have finally arrived in the Mother City. We have had so many false starts and empty promises so I am very happy to see it! Last week was a rather busy week, I am currently juggling multiple clients, multiple projects and of course life. By the time Friday arrived I was ready …
Life is on that downhill slide to the end of the year when most of South Africa shuts down. Not like the same sense as the USA shut down, cause that is just silly. Our shut down just involves, sun, sand and sea...and a bit of wine. OK probably a lot of wine, but we …
Most birds tend to emigrate south for warmer climates, but Mandi has always been someone who doesn’t adhere to the ‘norm’ or to what people expect from her. I think that is what bonds us – we never felt the need to be ‘normal’. I still remember when I met Mandi over 20 years ago …
The same as the weather is a standard topic of conversation in the UK, crime is always an area of common ground when making small talk in South Africa. It is rife and you don't have to go 6 degrees of separation to find a person who has been a victim, almost everyone you talk …
The last week or so has been challenging. I seesaw between normality and sadness. But one has to keep on keeping on...it is the nature of life. My friends rallied round while Norman was away. Retha came and collected me on my 1st night alone and we went to the harbour for take out sushi …
Kitten in the City 