Author: Community
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Long live introverts in the workplace!
Every office has a quiet guy who doesn’t join in on conversations about the latest Super 15 (or is it 12 or 14?) game. Or a reserved bookworm-colleague who – unlike the rest of the office – seldomly LOL’s when the boss cracks a joke.
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The gift of grandparents
Their love, caring, and wisdom is a link from generation to generation, and they add a special joy to the art of growing up. Amanda Spohr explains why every nuclear family needs Oumas and Oupas, Gogos and Umkhulus, Gramps and Nannas.
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Here’s the full recording of our first Iris Session!
Our first Iris Session, with radio veteran David O’Sullivan hosting a talk on Tech Savvy Parenting, was a huge success.
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The good, the bad and the ugly truth about home buyers
While you may argue that estate agents earn a lot of money for seemingly doing very little, you have to feel a tad sorry for them, given that they have to deal with buyers from all walks of life, writes property journalist Lea Jacobs.
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The lowdown on light bulb options
Everyone loves the warm glow of an incandescent light bulb, and we are yet to find an energy-efficient substitute that manages to provide the same atmosphere when we turn the lights on at night time.
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To have & to hashtag: My #SoMuchAmaze second wedding
Everyone knows that life is a rollercoaster, but sometimes it’s a merry-go-round too. Here’s a tale of a second time round that turned out to be a lot better and happier than the first. By Sarah Britten
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How to boost productivity at work
It’s fair to say productivity at work boils down to ‘different strokes for different folks’.
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The last wedding dress
More than a custom-made garment for a bride’s Big Day, a wedding dress is the fabric of a fantasy, a vision of beauty and wonder brought to life. A seamstress looks back on the alchemy of her all-consuming craft, as she gets to work on her last wedding dress. By Amanda Spohr
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How to buy a bargain home on auction
Going, going, gone! At the fall of the hammer, you could find yourself with the property bargain of your dreams. But don’t rush in until you know the pitfalls, advises property specialist Lea Jacobs
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A dad’s take on his son’s change of scenery
With his son having a ball on an exchange program to Australia, writer and journalist Gus Silber once again realises how much the world has changed since he was a child. He explains: