Movements in the World and in the Mind
It is likely one of those moments I’ll always remember when someone would ever ask me: "where were you when you heard the news?" I was at home and hadn't gone to my regular hot yoga class and I got a message from my dear friend Rick and fellow Funk Fanatic from Lowlands country. ‘Sweetie, Prince... Continue Reading →
Yeah, it's been a while, eh. As I stated once before, the longer the cyber space absence lasts, the harder it seems to break the radio silence. After my return from marvelous SA I continued the globetrotting lifestyle in Europe, alternating residencies in Lowlands Country, Malta and London Town. I returned to a so-called more... Continue Reading →
That was the year that almost was, so it’s that time of year again when (some) folks engage in some reflection on the year that is to pass and contemplation on the year ahead. It will be a new year with the number 2015 in a few hours time, just because some pope wanted a... Continue Reading →
Autumn has hit the Rock, which I all find a tad confusing. Those leisurely days of summer, when the main issues were which party and/ or beach gathering to attend and if there were enough supplies of intoxicating means, are over. And then the weather does confusing things. One day it's windy, wet, wear-your-wellies weather,... Continue Reading →
The power of the word is strong. Very strong. It's not for nothing many a regime has resorted to book burnings and according to mythology vampires are warded off with a book considered holy. I wonder how many actually understand this power of words. Maya Angelou, the writer, poet, activist and just-all-around amazing human being,... Continue Reading →
The start of a new month is a new reason to celebrate as today, 1 May, is a public holiday in many countries. Across nations 1 May is known and celebrated as Labour Day or International Worker’s Day. Some countries in the Northern hemisphere with strong connections to their pagan roots celebrate 1 May as... Continue Reading →
A bit over a week ago I celebrated my birthday in the presence of my dear sister and two good mates from Lowlands Country. My birthday and the weekend that followed was graced with lovely weather and I have been able to wear my flip flops, which was fabulously brilliant. I’ve entered a new decade,... Continue Reading →
As the year 2013 is coming to an end many of us are reviewing the year that was. The year in which seemingly more of the same bollocks happened. More personal achievements and non- achievements. More political bollocks, both on the domestic and international front, more terrorism, more art, more entertainment, more trends, more inspiration,... Continue Reading →
As today is the Day of the Dead, Halloween or Samhain (say sowen or saveen) and the pumpkins, skeletons and scary-looking costumes are on display, no one seems to find it remotely odd that one is actually celebrating death. To me Halloween is very much a North American tradition with its roots in Celtic paganism,... Continue Reading →
The quote “when a man is tired of London, he’s tired of life” was famously uttered by Samuel Johnson, who was discussing with his friend and fellow writer James Boswell whether London is more attractive to the visitor or to the resident. Now, for more than a decade I have been a big fan of... Continue Reading →
Dark Fairy Adventures 