Way back in 2007, I was going through a ‘Snow Patrol’ phase which coincided with me being in my maybe-I-should-try-writing-a-romance-story phase. So, I decided to combine the two phases, and…came up with nothing. Fortunately, I had (and still have) some … Continue reading Excerpt: Weaver’s Tale by Leenna Naidoo
My apologies for taking so long to post this. I’ve been trying to verify the facts regarding the rituals, but haven’t been able to do so for everything. It’s best to ask a priest or other knowledgeable person, but be … Continue reading You’re Invited: R’s and K’s Wedding
Here’s my favourite art/display, a china dragon. Continue reading The start of a wonderfully corny year
The sharp-nosed assistants (in impression more in than appearance) contrive to look down their noses at my brother’s baggy cargo shorts, dusty sandals (not flip-flops, but close cousins), t-shirt and bush-hat. One will disappear, leaving the luckless one to see to us. Continue reading My Wining Little Brother
It’s been a while since I’ve written an update; so I thought I’d share some of the photos of the rusks my mum made yesterday as I give you all the news. For those of you who are wondering what … Continue reading Rusks and Splitting the Infinite—An Update
This is the first Festival of Light, in years and years, that I’m reminded of the excitement and ‘special’ feeling this celebration used to have for me. Although my family is not celebrating this year, I have more hope in … Continue reading Deepavali/Diwali
Can you believe October is almost here, with the end of the year peeking it’s nose around the corner? Almost too overwhelming to think about, so let’s not for now. Let’s look back at September on Inbetweener, and get a … Continue reading All the news September 2015
I was lucky to have known both of my grandmothers, even as an adult. They taught me in vastly different ways, vastly different things. My paternal Gran reminded me of Granny Weatherwax, except my Gran had lots of children, and … Continue reading 14 Things I learned from my Grandmother–Leenna
This week’s guest post is of special interest to writers and creatives. Katie McCoach wears many hats: developmental editorial coach, book reviewer, and writer. I’ve asked Katie to put on her writer’s cap for this post. Her brief: write about … Continue reading Gram without Boundaries—Katie McCoach
Melissa Rose is a Canadian bookworm, who, with her easy-going and frank manner, is one of the friendliest bloggers I’ve met online. I wondered if some of her interests, and her wonderful sense of humor, had been inherited from her … Continue reading 14 Things I Have Learned From My Grandmothers–Melissa Rose
