Thrifty Gifting: Your 2016 Guide
Being an adult is complicated. Tiresome. A lot of work. Just think of what Christmas was like as a child: the pinnacle of the...
The Hills Tell A Story
The hills tell a story
A tale of what was
When rivers ran shallow
And everyone loved
But winds and floods grafted
Down to the deep
Separating the highs,
Making the struggle...
5 Helpful Ways To Be a Good Friend During Tragedy
Recently two good friends of mine were hit by tragedy.
One of them lost his mom. The other one is watching her husband struggle with...
How do leaders navigate tough seasons?
I visited the UK a few years ago during what they called the economic recession. It was admittedly not the best time to land...
Who is your role model?
Who did you want to be like when you were a child? A movie star? Maybe a sports personality? Or it could have been...
Sex is one thing, but what about intimacy?
Intimacy is a great word. It’s kind of mysterious and a little coy as though it’s hiding a wonderful secret. The dictionary defines intimacy...
Don’t Burn Bridges
Several years ago, I was walking from the supermarket when, in the distance, I heard the sound of footsteps and a voice yelling, 'Excuse...
AS I LAY DYING..
So I always feel pretty disappointed when I hear one of those ‘good-guy-gone-bad’ stories in the news. People of the highest profile, regard and...
How To Prove The Haters Wrong
When it comes to coming up with catchy little words and phrases that spread like wildfire and capture the heart of the culture, nobody...
Are you your own worst enemy?
We all set ourselves goals in life. Losing those few extra kilos; gaining top marks in our next examination; landing that promotion; or cancelling...