A Call to Action
A CALL TO ACTION Disabling There are many phrases and slogans that have been used to describe action; to act in good conscience, put your money where your mouth is …
The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within Photo by Stefano Pollio on Unsplash Survival It is much more difficult to fight the good fight when the enemy is within. The fight-or-flight instinct is often a …
Communication
Effective Communication Misunderstood The inability to communicate effectively is the reason for most of the misunderstanding we deal with daily. It’s vitally important that we communicate well at work. The …
The whys and hows of the World.
THE PUZZLES OF FOOD. This piece, presented by my granddaughter during a time when South Africa’s challenges with load-shedding have resumed, is timely. Inspired by her concern for keeping up …
RESISTING DIVERSIFICATION
DIVERSIFICATION AT WORK Resistance Change In this age of resistance to everything new from technology to politics, it’s sometimes difficult to pinpoint exactly why people resist change. The obvious answer …
Internet Disconnect
Internet Disconnect Oh! woe is me born far too soon, lost in a sea of internet space. A lighthouse beacon ignored, still lights up the gloom With pointless direction when …
The Origins of Violence
The Origins of Violence Photo by Andrew Coop on Unsplash Fantasy Some have suggested that writers who want to have their work read by the public should …
The Sexuality Conundrum
The Sexuality Conundrum Photo by Melodie Deascoubes on Unsplash The Human Condition I’m sitting on a balcony overlooking a sea view to die for, on the south coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal …
Charity
As Cold As Charity Hotel Ejects homeless man for charity!? Photo by John Moeses Bauan An article that refers to the ejection of a homeless man from a hotel to …
Poetry
Earth calling Africa!! Earth calling Africa Earth calling Africa … Earth to Africa come in Africa Earth calling Africa You’ve slumbered too long it’s time to rise you were the …