Category Archives: family and friends

Oranges, lemons and limes

Posted on 12 May 2013 by

It’s been a busy time around here, but also filled with abundant surprises. This is a picture of a small lemon tree that stands in a barrel at the end of the garden. The lemon tree struggles a bit: I … Continue reading →

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Kolya’s 5th birthday

Posted on 12 May 2013 by

Kolya turned 5 at the beginning of May. We celebrated with a small braai with friends and family.

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One month…

Posted on 7 May 2013 by

Today is the 7th of May. This morning I flicked through my diary. Since 7th April, we have… sold a house, bought a house, rented an in-between house… undergone two baby scans and a slightly scary screening test that spanned … Continue reading →

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Reflections after a wedding

Posted on 20 December 2012 by

I never expected to meet someone I wanted to marry, let alone for anyone to want to marry me. Never dreamt of the big day, and (to be honest) thought it was kind of weird that so many girls did. … Continue reading →

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Passion fruit

Posted on 15 March 2012 by

Two years ago, when Kolya and I moved to this house, we received a housewarming gift of a little granadilla plant. It was about 30 cm high, and had a little card attached that said “Here is a passion fruit … Continue reading →

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Betty’s Bay

Posted on 9 January 2012 by

This summer holiday started in October 2010, when I decided I wanted to go stay somewhere pretty in December of that year. The holiday accommodation places all laughed me off the phone. Apparently, you can’t book anything for December after … Continue reading →

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Florentines

Posted on 9 January 2012 by

Unsurprisingly, I’ve never hosted Christmas before. So 2011 was a first. We had a wire-sculpture little tree with some tinsel piled on top like a gold Afro, and a waxen Buddha and a picture of Channukah candles, just to even … Continue reading →

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Meeting Russ

Posted on 15 December 2011 by

Russell Hoban 4 Feb 1925 – 13 December 2011 I met Russell Hoban on the occasion of his 80th birthday in February 2005. It was an extraordinary occasion, for many reasons. It was extraordinary because for anyone to spend 80 … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Wildlife Services Open Day

Posted on 7 December 2011 by

This might have been the best day of Kolya’s life to date. I have never seen him more excited about anything. ANYTHING. First thing an aspiring fireman has to do is learn to switch on the water hose: Max and … Continue reading →

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What Kolya said

Posted on 22 August 2011 by

Mommy, I need a money for chips from the shop. Where’s your wallet?

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