I have always loved Johannesburg. I think that has come through rather firmly in my musings - although the drivers sometimes leave much to be desired. But it seems these days it's pretty much indicative of most of the country. However, I no longer wish to live here. I don't know if it's because of all the stuff that comes to light about government and politicians and corrupt public service works, or people being rude to each other, with no good reason other than they don't happen to be the same. The levels of tension are … [Read More...]
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The Zumafication of Joburg
It's that time of year when Joburg empties out, when most of the people making the city a hotbed of madness leave for the coast, leaving those of us who want to relax to finally be able to do so. Unfortunately, with fewer people around and more … [Read More...]

GOOD WOMEN TO GET TO KNOW
The more I listen to the radio, or read social media outpourings, honestly – the more I’d like to pretend I’m a big brown bear in Siberia and it’s hibernation time. There’s the dire state of affairs in other parts of the world, which seems to be foremost … [Read More...]

I Have Sharp Sticks and a Lot of Balls. Be Very Afraid!!
Knitting and crocheting...hmm...something you always picture a gentle granny doing for their about-to-be born grandchild. Forget it! Julia Roberts does it, so does Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Daryl Hannah, Hilary Swank, Julianna Margulies and many … [Read More...]
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