I recently did a creative writing workshop; one of our tasks was to look at a picture assigned to us, & then freewrite (just respond & write what came to mind without overthinking) for 15 minutes. In the spirit of the exercise, & all things New Year, which for me involves NO perfectionism – I…
I was driving over the mountain (Ou Kaapse) in endless Cape Town drizzle & gave an elderly woman on the corner a lift. (I don’t often stop like this but my Mr. does, especially in the rain, & I was inspired by him.) The lovely tannie I met was Elizabeth. Friendly & content she chatters to…
I noticed a gentleman on my way to work today. Early in the morning, early in the week – he is clean shaven, freshly bathed & smiling. Wearing a smart shirt & trousers pressed to front-crease perfection; his black shoes are clean, but heavy & worn. I couldn’t help but watch him & wonder. He…
The now familiar aroma of the air freshener in my friend’s car hits my nose at 5:40 am. 6 am in February is colder & darker by the day; it smells like… well like early morning. Seldom known but always loved, the mercies of the day so early & new appeal to each sense so…
starting on saturdays 