My wife and I recently went for lunch to a favourite café in our neighbourhood. It was relatively quiet and we had a table all to ourselves in the private dining area. A short while later our grandson who is not quite one yet, made a grand appearance riding on his father’s shoulder. Initially a little …
Spelling it out
Once upon a time there was something called a “pen.” It came in many different forms and shapes but performed the one single function it was designed for – using a fluid called “ink,” it produced shapes on another medium termed “paper” – and the act of such inscribing was called “writing.” Savvy people also …
Balancing act
I am sitting at the kitchen table. It is still early in the morning. The blinds are drawn back and bright sunlight has started to build itself up enough to come gatecrashing through the French doors. The luminous blue sky is completely clear of any clouds. The fading moon is struggling to hang on, trying …
I am a dreamer
“Do as I say. Don’t do as I do.” This mantra has been very effectively used since time immemorial by self-serving generations of so called spiritual and political “leaders”. One set of rules applies for everyone, while the doyens remain above all dicta. Religion and Patriotism are two areas where this might be most apparent. …
