Category: Archive
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The day I used my printer to fix my dishwasher
Imagine a future where you can print anything from a toy to a prosthetic limb or a house in the country. Thanks to the magic of 3D printing that future is already here, says Adam Oxford
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What I learned about love & life from my unlucky break
Sometimes, life deals you a lousy hand. Or a broken foot. Luckily, there’s a lot you can learn about friendship, kindness, and amazing grace when you’re hobbling around in agony. By Linette Retief
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Why I’m happy being bored while I’m working
In an age when there’s so much to do and so little time to do it in, boredom is seen as the ultimate sin. But in truth it’s the gateway to inspiration, says Tom Eaton
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Katlego Maboe on how the flip of a coin can Change your life
The flip of a coin saw the rise of a star. Katlego speaks to Ruda about switching careers to become one of South Africa’s most popular singers and television presenters
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A dad’s guide to surviving mom’s taxi
You don’t have to be a mom to take the designated driver’s seat in the Mom’s Taxi. All you need is courage, perseverance, and some insider tips. By Andreas Wilson-Späth
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Parents can be weird, but here’s why mine mean the world to me
The stars, the moon, and the sun: A teenager takes a little time out to count the ways his parents have made a difference to his life. By Raphael Bromilow
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Why learning to say no can be so liberating
Sometimes, when faced with a choice that could mean a big change to the way you work, it’s best to weigh up the options and say the small, tough word that can save you from lots of trouble and disappointment further down the line.
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Life is a big, crazy mess that you fix one day at a time
The universe was born in chaos, so it should come as no surprise that everyday life can be chaotic too. How do you impose order amidst the madness? Take it one step, one leaf, one page at a time, advises a librarian and archivist, who has successfully applied the principle to her own love of…
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The day a man in black hijacked my antique dreams
Every piece of used furniture has a story to tell. But when you finally hunt the piece of your dreams and someone hops in and snatches it from you, that’s a story of a different kind. By Zakkiya Khan