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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The Joke is on Us

It has been a week of volatility and chaos in South Africa. In my last blog I mentioned the protest that we in South Africa were calling 'Black Monday'. Norm and I were both participating by wearing all black and tweeting our support of the cause. I tried about a dozen times to get a decent pic …

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Deviation from Reconciliation 

I've spent all morning clearing out cupboards and I have a huge pile of clothes to pass onto the recent fire victims. Tops, pants, skirts, suits and all sorts. And all sizes of course.    Caitlin also did a clear out, I was ruthless and tossed out anything I've not worn in a year. Some …

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