What's in a Name? -
“Jason scratched his head.”You named him Festus? You know that in Latin, ‘Festus’ means ‘happy’? You want us to ride off to save the world on Happy the Dragon?” Rick Riordan, The Lost Hero My nephew and his wife are expecting their first child, my first grand-nephew and my parent’s first great-grandchild, the excitement is palpable and conversations naturally centre on this forthcoming event. My nephew lives abroad and my parents are very cu...
The Destination Wedding Vacation -
Elation! I must confess I am always a little in awe when I hear of someone jetting off to some exotic destination, and especially so for a wedding. The charmed life. Glamorous. Romantic. The first time it was mentioned in my company was when a recent graduate, earning a pittance, announced she was off to Italy to attend a friend’s wedding. It wasn’t that she was in the pound seats it was that she had amazing friends. Now everyone has save the dates magnetised to their refrigerator do...
We Can Die Without Food -
That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE 'Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.' — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa In one of the poorest and most disadvantag...
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi -
Dear Marie, Teachers and Learners, I can think of no other way to express my astonishment at the achievements made at Sinetemba Aftercare School. I just had to write! A year ago I visited the school and I was impressed. This afternoon’s visit bowled me over. Thank you for inviting me once again. Four steel containers, refurbished and used as classrooms, a kitchen and IT room loaded with computers that is the latest addition I believe. Wow! Well done. I realise all this comes from hard wo...
The Destination Wedding Vacation -
Elation! I must confess I am always a little in awe when I hear of someone jetting off to some exotic destination, and especially so for a wedding. The charmed life. Glamorous. Romantic. The first time it was mentioned in my company was when a recent graduate, earning a pittance, announced she was off to Italy to attend a friend’s wedding. It wasn’t that she was in the pound seats it was that she had amazing friends. Now everyone has save the dates magnetised to their refrigerator do...
We Can Die Without Food -
That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE 'Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.' — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa In one of the poorest and most disadvantag...
We Can Die Without Food -
That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE 'Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.' — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa In one of the poorest and most disadvantag...
We Can Die Without Food -
That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE 'Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.' — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa In one of the poorest and most disadvantag...
We Can Die Without Food -
That’s a fact. We know it. They don’t, really. On this wall it’s a statement, a slogan, a cry for help, a prayer, but it’s also part of life. SINETEMBA means HOPE 'Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.' — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa In one of the poorest and most disadvantag...
I Can't Keep It In -
There’s no other way but to spit it out. They say “a secret’s only a secret once you’ve told someone”, so I’m going to tell you all about a big secret. It’s not your usual, let’s gossip about the neighbour secret, it’s all about a holiday destination. One everyone should explore. For now I want you to guess where it is. I will reveal all. I must regress. We’re not mad about holidays in busy seaside towns mostly opting for the lesser ...
Big Butch Battles Bravely -
Like two pom-pom girls we stood ready to welcome our Butch at Vigo airport. We caught a glimpse of him way down the passage coming through customs long before he spotted us. He looked exhausted, thin and quite pasty (and not at all like a Cornish pasty, rather, grey and pale) around the gills. Lise, had to stand right there, at the very front of the throng. When he saw her his whole face lit up! He’d made it. A harrowing flight he’d had, with four airports and long distances to co...
Big Butch Battles Bravely -
Like two pom-pom girls we stood ready to welcome our Butch at Vigo airport. We caught a glimpse of him way down the passage coming through customs long before he spotted us. He looked exhausted, thin and quite pasty (and not at all like a Cornish pasty, rather, grey and pale) around the gills. Lise, had to stand right there, at the very front of the throng. When he saw her his whole face lit up! He’d made it. A harrowing flight he’d had, with four airports and long distances to co...