The Moon Doesn’t Call, I Howl They say the pen is mightier than the swordbut I’m sure that a quick jab to my rib cage would do ten thousand more than ten thousand pens To speak is to healThat’s what…
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‘n Handvol Niks Binne my, altydloop ek met ‘n handvol niks‘n vakuum waar my drome once upon a time geslaap het‘n vuis vol van hoe ek die wêreld sou verander Binne my, altydIs die handvol niks swaarDis snaaks hoe minder…
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Saved by Eskom? Wednesday night at 21:29 I got into my Ouma’s Toyota Etios – because, yes, I still don’t own my own car – and I took a drive through the very many streets of our village. Side note:…
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I want to write you a letter
About how the morning rises with a kiss on my forehead
And the light breathes its first breath through our velvet curtains
Discussing Bridget Collins’ The Binding Warning: Spoilers Ahead. This is a short book discussion and not a book review. There will be spoilers in this article. Bridget Collins’ The Binding was not at all what I expected, but a story…
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Walking in Tsukiji With all my fellow South Africans visiting Japan for the Rugby World Cup I’ve got a serious case of FOMO. Decided that (after a year) it’s time to stop being lazy and do more of my Japan…
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Last year this time my husband and I visited Simonstad for the long weekend. As a Capetonian I am quite embarrassed to admit that this was indeed my very first time in Simonstad. Especially since this is definitely a gem…
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My Velvet Skirt So, I started with sewing lessons a few months ago. This might seem like a small feat to others, but to me it’s at least seven years’ worth of procrastination finally put to the side to do…
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