Tag: featured
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The sanctuary of Family Fridays in an age of lockdown
The face-to-face mealtime tradition, warm as a hug, may be over for now, but thanks to the wonders of technology, the sense of a communal connection lingers on.
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The terrifying thought that keeps me wide-awake at night
It’s got nothing to do with global contagion, and everything to do with the everyday realities of making your money last as long as you do. So what’s the answer?
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Why I’m detoxing my life, beginning with that big mess in the Tupperware cupboard
You don’t need to a be a disciple of Marie Kondo to appreciate the joys of tidying up, no matter how long it may take you to get around to it.
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How Big Vince got his groove back & started a whole new over
At the height of his first-class cricketing career, Vintcent “Big Vince“ Van der Bijl was one of the most feared and accurate fast-medium bowlers on the field. Then came retirement, a double-bout of illness, and a pervading sense that he was no longer of any value to the world.
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The love that I could never leave, & the forever love that saved my life
It takes courage to escape the trap of a toxic relationship, and begin all over again, in the light of a new love, a new life, and a new sense of self.
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Home is where the heart heals, & love begins again
When a house and a family are torn in two, what does it take to pick up the pieces and start all over again?
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Goodbye anxiety & doubt, this is the year I start taking care of myself
Note to self: stop worrying about what other people have to say about your plans, your feelings, and your decisions in life. You are the you that matters, when it comes to turning your dreams into action.
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I gave birth to my soulmate, & now we’re drifting apart
There are few bonds stronger than the love between mother and son. But what happens when the adoring little toddler edges closer and closer to those teenage years?
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Happy birthday, baby Batman, and well done to us for surviving that first year!
It’s well worth celebrating your baby’s milestones and smilestones, even if you have to give up the luxury of regular sleep in that eventful first year.
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The one simple calendar trick that helped me change the way I work
Whether your goal is to drive a fancy new car or shed a little of that post-holiday weight, a plan is just a dream that you work on, one small step at a time.