The boy’s survival guide to Valentine’s
It’s roughly two weeks until Valentine's. This means if you haven’t put Valentine's on your boy radar – you probably should. Trust me, you want to be...
Married people, stop worrying about your single friends!
I have been married to my husband for almost ten years, and we have been together as a couple for almost twelve years. In...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
How to keep going
Life sometimes gets hard and it's a human thing to want to give up and move on. Often it's the easier way out.
We sometimes doubt ourselves...
Staying personal in an impersonal world
I am very fascinated with the world we live in. On one hand I love how technology and social media makes us feel connected...
Deep Dive: How to build a longer table
'When you have more than what you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.' (anonymous)
My wife Val and I have just returned...
Anticipating the interruption
In the last 24 hours I have been faced with two interruptions.
Interruption the first
My wife Valerie was away for the weekend at the dam...
Rendered Speechless By A 5 Year Old
Kids are my favourite beings in the entire world, it doesn't matter what age, they’re all cute. Some can be exceptionally difficult, while others are just...
The symbol formerly known as human
'Everyone in South Africa is always a human and a symbol at the same time.'
That was a comment someone made last night in the...
Don’t Stay Stuck
Do you remember that epiphany you had way back in 1998? I’m talking about that one big idea that’s become the driving force behind...