A South African meet up on December 20!

A South African meet up on December 20!

by | Nov 20, 2013 | Blogging, South Africa

I know December 20 is just days before Christmas – but what are the chances some of you South African readers will be around for a cup of tea? And a sneak peek at my new book that will also be released in South Africa next spring? I’d so love to spend some...
From South Africa, With Thanks

From South Africa, With Thanks

by | Oct 16, 2013 | Blogging, South Africa

There are days it’s easy to feel like an orphan. Or lost in a grown up’s life. My family live an ocean away and my daughter stood and screamed for a good ten minutes without her drawers while seated on her potty yesterday. Screamed good and red in the face...
When you want your week to matter

When you want your week to matter

by | Oct 14, 2013 | Blogging, Motherhood, South Africa

So sometimes on Sunday nights you all just stay in, make mac ‘n cheese, maybe get it smeared all over your cheeks and watch a movie. The sofa sags under tiny butts all scrambling for a spot closer to daddy. There are wet, muddy socks strayed all down the...
The one where I’m a homesick South African

The one where I’m a homesick South African

by | Oct 1, 2013 | Family, South Africa

I’m writing a series this week to fill in some of the gaps in my story that I love the most but have sometimes blogged about the least. So far we’ve covered: The one where I’m a working mom. The one where a blogger gets stage fright. Today is about...