Meet Discovery Bear – a bachelor and sales executive for a large medical aid company. Meet Ms Froggie – a single, carefree girl with an eye for adventure and all things pond-like. The two met, found they were compatible, and decided to get hitched (with Ms Froggie’s father’s permission, of course). Awwww….don’t they make a … More The Playtime Council: Love is in the air
I once had a dream, a desperate and beautiful desire, to share my life with another, in a bond unlike any other. To no longer be alone and unloved, but to be a garment unto another, a soulmate – to accompany me through the journey of life. And then that dream came true. But along … More Dreams re-awoken
Taken just after sunrise, from the slopes of Table Mountain – Cape Town
Though it wasn’t always comfortable – being cramped like a sardine into a minibus – I miss travelling by taxi. It was a great way to see a cross-section of society, and experience the constant risk of being pulled over by a traffic cop. That happened a few times. Once, the driver was arrested, so … More Taxi memories
The following is a true story: I pigged out last night – and I’m ashamed. After supper, I had a piece of Cadbury Fudge chocolate. The taste wasn’t what I was craving, so I had a marshmallow. That should have been enough – but it wasn’t. The baby was being put to sleep, and there … More Indulgence impulse
A few weeks back, the Playtime Council had an outing. Unfortunately, not many members could attend – so it was left to Chairman Pooh and Discovery Bear (who’s now an official member – since the sleepover was successful). They borrowed Toddles’ new bike and set out on their trip – with Chairman Pooh driving and … More The Playtime Council Outing
Do you know those times when you have something to say / write / post – but you just don’t get round to it? Well, this is one of those times for me. I have many ideas floating for this here blog. Picture posts to go up; and stories to tell; plus some new links … More There’s more….
Part 1 | Part 2 It’s not over till the moon is sighted With the month almost over, many of us may have started to feel a decline in the Ramadan spirit. The 27th night is over, many of the masajid have completed their recitations – so taraweeh is shorter. We’re looking forward to Eid – … More Looking forward: Part 3 and wrap-up
They say that home is where the heart is; and in my case, the saying certainly rings true. You see, this weekend, I’ll be moving homes, insha-Allah – and the impending move has inspired reflections on the homes I’ve had throughout my life. As I think about the places I’ve lived, I realise that – … More Where the heart is
(This article is also posted at http://www.ramadan.co.za) Ramadan is a month in which many of strive in our worship; and we hope that these high standards will be carried over to the 11 months that follow. And, like a re-run that just won’t go away, each year, it’s very likely that we fail to live … More Looking forward: Part 2 – Salah
slip-sliding away..... 