Monday Musings 28 October: “It’s okay to not be okay…”
This is the message of a hard-hitting radio campaign by HOT 102.7 FM focusing on mental health in South Africa and the many lifelines available to help us or those we care about. The campaign’s been running all month, with World Mental Health Day on the 10th as its centre point. In a series of […]
Monday Musings 9 September: “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there”
It’s not often in my age group that you get invited to a wedding. But on Saturday, a special friend got married in a much-anticipated event that brought together far-flung friends and family from around the world, some reuniting after decades! The bridal couple themselves have been UK residents for the last few years and […]
Monday Musings 15 July: An unexpected story of forgiveness
With Mandela Day later this week, South Africans will be coming together to honour Madiba’s legacy by devoting their 67 minutes in various ways. But the 18th isn’t only about charitable actions; it’s also about reflecting on his character and the example he set for the world through his empathy and immense capacity for forgiveness, […]
Monday Musings 20 May: All aboard the Magic Bus!
When I grow up, I want to be a gypsy. In the romantic sense of the word. Just as these colourful travellers led fascinating lives traversing continents, immersing themselves in intriguing destinations and cultures, each new day unfolding with a sense of wonder and “where to next?”, I want to be the modern version. Living […]
Monday Musings 18 March: Mind-bending musings
My new obsession? Podcasts – the video versions. It’s like going back to varsity but this time around, being in a global online lecture hall where your profs are delivering information on steroids! My mind has been opened to topics as diverse as near-death experiences, childhood trauma (looking at you, Dr Maté ) and AI […]
Monday Musings 15 January: An unlikely catalyst for course correction.
While this is the first Monday Musings of the year, never fear; it won’t be about New Year’s Resolutions! But try this on for size: how does course correction sound? Course correction can be as simple as adjusting your priorities or making small changes that deviate from the way you’ve always done things – without […]
Monday Musings 16 October 2023: The future of writers – according to ChatGPT
The recent Writers Guild of America strike cast a spotlight on the future of all writers, not only the scribes ensconced in Hollywood. Among the central issues were concerns about redundancy and exploitation. In their usual contractual negotiations that take place every three years, writers had asked studios not to use AI-generated scripts but the […]
Monday Musings 14 August: People make the place
As the Good Things Guy keeps reminding us, South Africa is a very special place. Reading Brent’s post this week about how his website started, got me thinking about our one-of-a-kind people, including my precious group of “forever friends”, all born and raised here. These are friendships forged “a hundred years ago” – in primary […]
