Tetris Life: Making the most out of a busy week
Do you remember the game Tetris? That addictive shape-dropping game where you knew you had been playing too long once you started seeing the...
The wine that made me sick
I am not a wine connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination. The extent of my knowledge is more or less choosing between red...
The sounds of Iyke Onka
A sound is rising, a sound that to the sceptic, is unAfrican for the sheer quality of the fusion of vocals and instruments. Born...
Simplify your lifestyle
Living simply does not necessarily mean living without just about everything. Instead it encourages us to live a more balanced and intentional lifestyle, which...
If you want to make the world a better place…
...take a look at yourself and make a change. (Michael Jackson, 'Man in the Mirror)
The western world can be a confusing place to grow...
Swine Flu – Should I be concerned?
My brother posted a message on our family WhatsApp group last week, warning that increased cases of swine flu were being reported across Gauteng....
Guilty By Association
What's the first thing anyone does when a new face enters the room? Come on now, don't shy away from the question, you know what...
Public speaking: have no fear!
You know the moment: your boss tells you “I need a presentation, Monday, to the business – here’s the topic.” Your heart moves into 5th gear,...
It’s been a tough week
On a scale of 1-10 my week has been horrible. It’s the first week back at work from my blissful 2 week holiday with...
Diet and exercise never fail
I saw an infomercial the other for losing weight fast. “Are you tired of diets?” It asked. “Are you done with sweaty gym equipment...