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Couples counselling

We had our first couples counselling session today. FUCK! I knew it was going to be hard, but man, is it hard! Emotionally gut-wrenching intense. I cried a lot. Opening pandora’s box is scary. No one can tell where this…

For the past year Carol and I have been discussing adopting a child. We officially started the process when we met with Susan Wasserman a few weeks ago in February.  Susan is a private social worker based in Krugersdorp. Since…

Adoption in South Africa

Some background info We started the adoption process in February 2016. This involved several consultations and screenings with 2 private social workers. I’m not going into details about the process as there are plenty of online resources available. We were…

2016

It’s been a good year! Not many people I know agree. When I think back over the past 12 months starting at Dec 2015, so much has happened. I should have been keeping track… but haven’t so I will do my…

12 Years A Slave

Watched ‘12 Years A Slave‘ this evening. This film is… intense, powerful, beautifully filmed, difficult to watch… and just stays with you.  I absolutely love the way the director uses the frame to convey so much more than words can.…

Had a disturbing experience last…

Had a disturbing experience last night. Laying in bed, almost falling asleep… between this world and another… I was in my car… driving out of a parkade, when i felt a hand grab my arm from behind, and another hand…

october weekend – one

Been a busy few days, a busy week, a busy month… This hosting business or lack of business but generosity and openess is taking its toll on the spare time. Though, when in the moment it is interesting and fun.…

Sheriss – 05 September 2008 09:35:47 AM

Sheriss is now of the belief that this being in like thing is over-rated. It can just drive one crazy especially when you have a tendency to obsess.  I think it’s cool if the person you’re in like with is…

Gabe has left the continent

IMG_0390-99 The Gabe meister has departed. I was compulsively taking photos the entire time. Some are really good thanks to all the beautiful people who let me take their photos Read and post comments | Send to a friend