Movements in the World and in the Mind
And so the magic continues in the Land of Samba. We are a week into the tournament and I am suffering from a serious case of football fever. All I do is watch matches, previews, analyses, highlights and I read what other word-slingers have to say about it all in the papers. This is, besides... Continue Reading →
Well, well, well, well, well, who on earth saw that coming? A relatively young squad was taking on the titans called the Spanish National team, who won from Holland in a messy World Cup final in 2010 and are European Champions of 2008 and 2012. Del Bosque’s team had been on a winning streak for... Continue Reading →
In a day´s time one of what they call the Greatest Shows on Earth will kick off of in the Land of Samba. I’m referring to the World Cup football in Brazil. I’m not following any league, but when it comes to major tournaments I’m sure in for some footie. Major sporting events like the... 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 →
There used to be a time when I loved trashy magazines. Those with all the celebrity gossip; who lost half their body weight, who gained it, who is divorcing who and who is considered the best and worst dressed at such-and-such event. I was fully aware it was all bollocks, it was just my form... 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 →
Meanwhile on the Rock, spring seemed to have manifested itself as I had been walking around in flip flops for several days in row, only for it to disappear when March showed up. In Lowlands Country Language we have an expression which translates like “March wags its tail” . It means that March does strange... 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 →
When I left London Town to settle on the Rock I moved from one island to another. From one that used to rule half the world to another much smaller one that used to be ruled by half the world. The weather and the quality of life might be a lot better on that smaller... Continue Reading →
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