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Reflections

Reflections

Reflections As the last few days of 2017 wind down, I find myself reflecting on what was a very challenging year on so many levels. As I talk to friends and read posts from both friends and strangers alike, I realise that 2017 seems to have been […]

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Being Single, Thinking Double – A Death In The Family

Being Single, Thinking Double – A Death In The Family

Nineteen Eighty Four began with such promise. My mother was well, my army days were over, it was summer and all was good in the world, for a while that is. I was job hunting, had been for a couple of interviews, the most promising was with […]

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Being Single, Thinking Double – My Mom’s Illness

Being Single, Thinking Double – My Mom’s Illness

In 1979, young dumb and full of [energy] I matriculated from Highlands Boys and headed off to Wits University. It was a time of wine, women and song. The songs were by The Rolling Stones, the women were free and easy and I always promised I would […]

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