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Another three races

I have completed another three races. Johnson Crane 10km on 27 January We were so late this morning and still had to register, it was a bit of a crazy start. Then we were mooned, just before the race;...

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Inspiration and motivation

My name is Chris, here in Eldorado they call me Kappie I don’t want people to see me as a disabled person When I do 10km’s I run with my guide dog ‘Amy’ if it’s a bigger race I run with my race guide I...

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Try Something New

Some people crave trying new things. Adventurous free and happy spirits. I like routine and I like sticking to what I know. I like to try new foods but usually stay on the safe side and stick to what I...

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Reason, Season or Lifetime

It’s a sad time when you realize you’ve lost a friend or two…they are there but just not as close as they used to be. I guess they make space for the new ones, it’s part of the seasons… Reason, Season...

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Struggling with my sunset

Sunsets and sunrises are by far the most glorious and heart warming scenery to look at. If you are a photographer and you want to capture that awesome beauty you have to be supper quick. In a matter of...

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You can do it!!

Last year this time I prayed for a huge storm so that I could go home early and not do the race. Funny thing is I had done it before and the 5.6km walk was not so bad, it was just laziness getting the...

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…write no evil

Where have I been these past few weeks? I don’t actually know! I have not blogged in what feels like ages. Is it writers block or am I just out of ideas and stuff to say? I blog about the boys, my art,...

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Learning 2B Happy

There are many things to make people unhappy, but there are just as many if not more to make people happy. Happy people have common characteristics and personalities and it’s good to learn from them....

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What do you say to the mother…?

Being a mother means that your role in the world has changed. It means that every day you experience the greatest love you have ever felt. It means you come last and your child first. You live on...

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Yesterday’s parties

Whatever happened to good old birthday parties? I saw party invites and photos of friends parties and I’ve realized just how lucky I am that my boys are grown up and I don’t need to plan one of these...

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Tradition on the beach

On one happy day of our December beach holiday; just as the sun was setting and we were getting ready to leave a group of traditional Xhosa arrived. We watched them on their cleansing ritual. While my...

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Drive Home

On our drive back from a wonderful December holiday, we drove pass a very beautiful and pleasant surprise. I didn’t know about the existence of this dam, and I’ve lived here for ever!! Always...

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My Master Weaver – My Life is but a Weaving

Difficulties and struggles we all have plenty of – Sometimes we have to wait a long time before we can see and understand the result. Sometimes we only see the bad side and not the good side at all. It...

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The sun has set

Finally the sun has set. I finished it, I signed it last night. I can’t believe how long this one took me. It was quite very hard. Maybe because this was the first time I ever attempted a sunset? It...

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In Sync (1)

What does in sync mean? If I asked my son he would reply in computer terms – To Sync, means making files the same on multiple devices. For example, you sync your iPod and iPhone to your computer. That...

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Putting LOVE into action

A few simples things to put into practice …. Be sincere in love. Hate evil and cling to what is good Be dedicated to one another. Honor one another Be passionate and spiritual Be happy and patient and...

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My diet fight

I’ve been fighting with my self lately; fighting and looking for a diet. Oh my word there are so many!! I have tried a few crazy things in my life. But I’m at a point now that I can’t just go into what...

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Alone in a mall

I was in Cape Town last week for a little visit with my son. Monday he was at varsity and I had all this time to myself at the famous V & A Waterfront Beautiful mall, I hate shopping malls...

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Flee!

Have you ever felt like this? When you have so many friends and still feel lonely, no one is really there for you When the one thing you dislike most is left there for you to look at, a reminder that...

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Warm Sweet Potatoes

Winter is here and all I want to eat at this time of the year is soup and curries. A while back my friend shared a delicious green bean salad with me. I love it, it’s fresh and crunchy and has a...

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