Unlucky For Some

Last Monday was a public holiday in South Africa but I was not aware of that fact until I had been working for almost an hour. I could have stayed up late on Sunday night and slept in that morning but I messed that up! I was so annoyed with myself. The National Holiday on …

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The Kitten Whisperer

  This has been another week of turmoil in South Africa. There have been protests over a few different things. Rumours are that there is another taxi strike planned for tomorrow. I will drive around the village rather than risk getting trapped like last time. Last Wednesday there was a protest against Gender Based Violence …

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The RBF Empath

I have always thought I was afflicted by RBF (Resting Bitch Face) because I often get told to 'smile' or to 'cheer up it might never happen' by random people on the streets. But on the other hand I am often the receptacle of people vomiting their feelings, life history and baggage all over me with …

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Hot Child in the City

 I am a firm believer that tempestuous weather leads to tempestuous actions and it's been a hot week in both temperature and temperament in South Africa. The temps were high and the wind was howling a few days. Add to the mix the movement by the University students protesting the high cost of university education …

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

I was lucky to have 3 lunch dates this week! My financial investments guy popped by to update me on things on Monday, Thursday my friend Di was in town dropping off her Cushi's at Spree. She messaged me and I popped down to meet her, then Norm messaged me Friday to say he was …

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