Mbeki’s resignation and Zuma’s acquittal. Oh South Africa, what is happening to you? Environmental challenges – we’re trying to be greener at JP and Toby is blogging about it Church. What should it be looking like today? (the stuff at Small Ritual is worth a look) Mini banana Whoopie Pies, Lemon Squares and Apple &…
My friend Marissa lent me The Shack by William P. Young, as I had heard a lot about it and wanted to see what it was like. It has actually taken me an absurd amount of time to read it (she lent it to me in July) because I got distracted by being home and…
One of the things I love about Brussels is that it is so easy to get around. It takes me 20 minutes to walk to the centre, only 20-25 minutes on metro to either side of the city from home, and the public transport system is so efficient (although I still stand by my conviction…
“Welcome, Prince,” said Aslan. “Do you feel yourself sufficient to take up the Kingship of Narnia?” “I-I don’t think I do, Sir,” said Caspian. “I’m only a kid.” “Good,” said Aslan. “If you had felt yourself sufficient, it would have been a proof that you were not. Therefore, under us and under the High King,…
Jane Austen has ruined me forever. Never will any man’s romantic addresses be enough. Not now that they have to measure up to Captain Wentworth… I have just finished re-reading Persuasion, my favourite Jane Austen novel. I LOVE the book and also thoroughly enjoy the most recent film version, not least because of the beautiful…
My all-time favourite Shakespeare play. Which is saying something because I am a huge fan of the Bard and could happly go see another one each day wihout getting bored. But this play has it all – banter, romance, a wedding, a death (almost), intrigue, suspense, a fool, lots of laughter… My parents are friends…