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12 Fun Things To Do During A Wet Spell And Beetroot Risotto
Here are my 12 fun things to do during a wet spell. Bragging rights in the car industry are earned when your new VW outruns the competition and goes from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds. Our summer went from balmy sunshine days to cloudy and wet overnight, and Autumn kept it up for 7 days. Suddenly, we...
The Heart's Invisible Furies - John Boyne
My book of the year. Devoured by our book club, this thoroughly enjoyable coming-of-age story is deeply touching and invites readers to connect with the characters' journeys. John Boyne put his heart and soul into this book, telling the story with humour and compassion while illustrating the...
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
Dear Marie, Teachers and Learners, I can think of no other way to express my astonishment at the achievements at Sinethemba Aftercare School. I just had to write! A year ago, I visited the school and was impressed. This afternoon’s visit bowled me over. Thank you for inviting me once again....
We Can Die Without Food - Sinethemba Aftercare
We can die without food. One little girl tells me, her face very serious. That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall, it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE "Safety and security don't just happen; they result...
A Voice, Brains And Books
Dolly Parton, C.S. Lewis and Nelson Mandela had one thing in common. Rather diverse characters, I’d say, but for their love of children, books, stories, and getting children to read. I firmly believe that our saving grace is education. To read must be the greatest gift one can bestow upon a...