Welcome

I am an ordinary woman living in the Winelands of McGregor in South Africa.  My I live in an alternative technology house that I shared with my late husband, with three cats, two black,  Tiger Pearl (aka Princess Pearli) and Mr Richard Parker, as well as Gandalf the Grey.  Mr P is a new addition having elected to move in – amidst much yowling and growling – just six weeks ago, confirming The Husband’s conviction that I must be a witch.

What I do now

I am a writer and researcher, part time VA and cook for the local market.  Courtesy of Covid-19, I had to reinvent myself as a gig worker although, for a patch early in 2021, I took on an almost full-time role as lead of content and research for a boutique brand and marketing agency.  Sadly they had to downsize, so  I returned to offering services – relating to English, research, and writing, as well as MS Word troubleshooting – mostly for academic dissertations.

I take on a freelance gigs:

  • For businesses
    • writing mostly long form copy for anything from websites, blogs and leaflets to business plans, streamlining systems and procedures for succession and compliance purposes
    • building and maintaining simple WordPress sites, designing uncomplicated leaflets and flyers.
  • For individuals
    I will troubleshoot:  when you can’t get an answer, give me the story…  I will write that letter or email to get the action you need.

For more more, including a link to an online portfolio, go here.

Destination McGregor, is my side, side hustle. McGregor is a village nestled between the Riviersonderend (River without end) and Langeberg (long) mountain ranges of the Western Cape winelands in South Africa.

I also blog on via WordPress and from there on to the Hive blockchain.

What I did then

I ran an education and training management consultancy for more than 20 years. With the advent of the Internet and broadband, I was able to work with clients in both South Africa and abroad.  I could successfully maximise time and costs for all concerned. Consultancy services specialised in project conceptualisation, policy analysis, systems development, quality assurance and compliance as well as the creation of learning materials. Over the years, clients included tertiary education institutions (local and international), sector education and training authorities (skills boards), private companies, government departments and donors, as well as grassroots community organisations.

You will find out more about my credential and other involvements here.

If you’d like to be in touch…