21 Oct 2020
The light warned yellow. Our traffic lanes obediently cruised to a stop and I did a double take at my neighbouring Masked Rider. “Do we have to wear a mask while driving?” I...
14 Oct 2020
The year was 2006. Arielle was only 17 when fate played its hand. She was young, spirited and full of energy. As an accomplished cross-country runner and like many dedicated...
06 Oct 2020
Khaki green is an earth colour, the camouflage of the warrior. Our tooth cleanser is dressed for battle. Not the usual toothpaste bright green gel, but a dull, khaki green. Maybe...
17 Sep 2020
Back in the peak of the Black Death (1348-1350) when everyone was dying left right and centre, a quartet of thieves were captured and threatened with being burned alive for their...
25 Aug 2020
The two young teens closed their menus having settled on their breakfast options.
“What can I get for you this morning?” the waitress asked, pen poised.
Felix looked up and...
17 Aug 2020
Some TV ads are so irritating you just have to grab the remote and FF, skip, silence, or smash. ‘Anti-Aging’ cream ads fall into that category for me and once viewed I do not...
10 Aug 2020
Alarm awake another dayPut the body wash in playFocus, stretch to morning cleanseSquish the pump. Squirt away
Bubble lather aims to cleanGentle soothing grapefruit sheenPromising...
27 Jul 2020
When you whisper ‘marula’ in an elephant’s ear, watch him smile. It is true that they do love to eat the fruit of the marula tree, but does it really make them ‘tipsy’ as legend...
28 Jun 2020
The other evening, I asked my husband to humour me in mime. Intrigued to be on stage, he paused the TV news. “Ok. What’s up?” he asked.
“You are entering a store and are greeted...
20 Jun 2020
“Amazon delivery! Wahoo! My new shadow from ColourPop is here, Spiker.” Val chimes to her pet lab as he barks his approval. She then rips open the package and being smart and...
