Monthly Archives: June 2011

a crazy canter…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 11:20 PM Subject: the mother of all emails…..part I Yup, me again. This is becoming a regular habit (however I started this missive a few weeks ago – when I still had access to a … Continue reading →

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I especially am slow…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

A quote (along the same lines) from Brian Andreas, creator of Story People: “I was waiting for the longest time, she said. I thought you forgot. It is hard to forget, I said, when there is such an empty space … Continue reading →

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how to: (score) first date…

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

* background * Typical  Scarlet, I took 1 x proverbial bull by said horns and arranged the first formal date post prequel preparation (warning: do not try this at home!). Dax and I’d already spent a good couple of evenings … Continue reading →

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blazing love…

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

We spent Saturday night at Olifantsbos in the Cape Point (part of SAN Parks - get ye a Wild Card) Reserve with a bunch of Dax’s (good) friends. I arrived in time to play with the kids on the beach (warning: with kids … Continue reading →

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tainted love…

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Miss me? I missed writing…which would mean, I missed you too. Having Ma Nguni and the Bee Whisperer visit has been fun and a good shake up for my hermit routine. I was shocked to learn that, although Moo-Moo-licious lived … Continue reading →

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the ghost of NAF past…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Momma Nguni  (Moo-Moo-licious) arrives today which means writing time dwindles dramatically over the next few days. Today’s post is in celebration of the National Arts Festival (NAF said), coming to a Grahamstown near you. I won’t be there this year, … Continue reading →

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how to: (oddest) first date

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Prequel First few steps are rather exacting so I’ll forgive you if you wisely opt to give them a miss: unexpectedly fall in love with a good man you’ve know for a long time, move into a dream house with … Continue reading →

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break up-make up…

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Breaking up is hard to do. Ask The Beatles. John Cusack’s character Rob Gordon in High Fidelity (based on the brilliant book by Nick Hornby). Hell, ask just about anyone. I suck at it at the best of times. And generally … Continue reading →

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fool’s gold and false prophets…

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

I’ve been a bit behind with posts lately. In between moving, hospital visits and family drama, I’ve been doing a little growing up. And, as you well know, I pretty much do everything to a soundtrack. Here’s the latest, aptly … Continue reading →

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an eternal courtship…

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

I don’t often buy new books. I’m even less likely to purchase the hardcover coffee-table kind. Last week, however, I did… and it was money well spent. I like comedians. I especially like smart, cynical, erudite ones which is why I bought … Continue reading →

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