Excuse abuse
It’s so easy to have an excuse. Nowadays everything has become a reason to skip out on things you are expected to do. We...
Why do toddlers need boundaries?
At the moment I am raising a very outspoken, confident, strong-willed toddler. On one hand it is so amazing because he is so confident...
Seymour Hoffman reality check…
Driving to work this morning, I learnt of the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman, widely recognized as one of the greatest character actors of...
Goal Setting
I remember a time when very little mattered. My only concerns where how long I'd be allowed to play outside and whether there'd be...
Is It Wrong To Envy Others?
There's a French saying which, when translated to English, reads: “At a Chinese restaurant, the neighbour’s plate always seems to be the best”. Isn't...
Peace and Justice Witnesses
Blessed are those who stand for peace.
This week I was hoping to write some more of the book that I am busy with, about...
Hurt – Heal?
This week I was sad to hear two stories within days of each other of the heart-breaking effects of bullying or emotional abuse on...
Get off your phone
There have been many times that I have found myself driving behind someone who was driving badly. I would pull up next to them,...
AAA Kitchen Recipes: Pilau Rice
Pilau Rice
Featured cook: Maria from Uganda
Ingredients:
2 large onions
2tbs of soy sauce
1tbs of salt
1tbs of pilau masala
1tbs of salt, freshly ground ginger
Liquid Beef stock (or...
The four agreements
I stumbled across an article discussing the four agreements (be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, and always do...