One thing I have realised over the past few months with the never ending lockdowns is that there has never been a time where ones own issues and problems (whether it’s cabin fever, familial strive, depression, abuse and so forth) have ever been in your face like the past couple of months. It really is … Continue reading 5 Simple strategies to stay sane
I used to love the season coming up to Christmas. Ok, so in South Africa you spend Christmas sweating through it, with watermelons, fresh salads, a braai, loadshedding and the obligatory layered trifle that is soaked in alcohol. Lekker Braai 🙂 I grew up with German and South African traditions. Normally some family member had … Continue reading … on the 1st day of Christmas…
These last couple of weeks there has been two, no three, very significant international news events that have greatly impacted my perception of this world. I have really struggled with myself to write this post, especially because I have seen first hand the "shit storm" the world wide web can cause if you dare raise … Continue reading No words in a world full of words
On Sunday the 13th of May it was Mothers day in Germany. For weeks before one gets bombarded with advertisements of what to get mom for mothers day... from jewellery to flowers, special restaurant and spa vouchers. With these little reminders it is difficult to not play back to the last days we spent together, … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Ok, well not that horrific, but there are really things one does not want to hear when mourning. When tragedy strikes and one is suddenly faced with the loss of someone there are always other people involved. Well, life in general involves other people right? So unless you are a hermit, you are pretty much … Continue reading 6 Horrific things to say to someone who is mourning
