Tripping the Light Fantastic

When I wrote this just over a hear ago, South Africa, had been in the throes of loadshedding.  I was reminded of this post because it marks a nasty trip that I took.  I cannot believe that was a year ago, and how much, in so many ways, things have not changed.  Loadshedding has made … Continue reading Tripping the Light Fantastic

Magic Melon III

There is something magic about a clear night sky, the moon and stars.

Magic Melon – IV

As so often happens when there is a new addition to the family, the older sibling's nose gets seriously out of joint. She certainly made her feelings known.

There’s a mouse in the house…

Both our cats are huntresses of note, and give a whole new meaning to food-on-the-run! Our week started in the wee hours of Monday morning.  Simultaneous with a scrabbling around behind the headboard, a cat launched herself off a rather soft spot on my abdomen and into mid-air.  Tom could sleep on a washing line, … Continue reading There’s a mouse in the house…