Life: out of the blue

Life: out of the blue

A friend of mine thinks Life is just life; neither good nor bad. It just is. She may be right but now and again I can’t help remembering the times that Life sent a gift out of the blue. For no apparent reason it sent people I should take notice of (or even once or…

Facelifts (naturally)

Facelifts (naturally)

Saroj as I shared in our last phone call, my husband and I have been travelling for some years now and always the most pleasure for me while Daniel is working has been to take myself off to some of the finest spas. We’ve lived in India, Cape Town, England and various parts of Europe…

One Last Cigarette…

One Last Cigarette…

Time to tell it as it is… the real-life things you and I deal with, the things we all struggle with and the issues we often overcome despite ourselves! These short stories are for YOU, and me. First cab off the rank: Alan (not his real name – he has enough to conquer without our…

Prana (an uncompromised life)

Prana (an uncompromised life)

In Australia, Europe and other parts of the world, the beauty industry has caught up with an immutable truth: their clients now regard skincare products with increasing scepticism. For Prana, the realisation was a long time coming and the answer is instructive. Aside from our deeply personal respect for everyone who shares this planet with…