I recently went to one of my favorite writing spots in the area: Karoo Cafe. Instead of my usual morning routine, I went late afternoon and stayed until Kurt was heading home, almost dusk. The cafe is located on a complex called Karoo Square. There are artist studios in use and for let, a furniture … More Treeing a Chicken
The results of Part 2 of my DNA testing from the National Genome Project have arrived, finally! A little under 6 weeks from cheek swab to results. Actually sooner than I was expecting! First things first. However exciting it is to uncover early parts of our ancestral heritage, I think it’s time for all us … More NO Native American and 2% Neanderthal? I Call Shenanigans!
I’m going through minor identity frustration. In the 20 years since becoming Kurt’s wife, this is the first time I’ve ever felt entirely defined as only, “Kurt’s wife.” Every person I encounter here asks what my husband does when they learn I’m an American. There has not yet been any assumption other than that I … More “Mrs. Kurt”: Identity Struggles on Manuscript Monday
Happy Independence Day to my American Readers! Tonight, Kurt and I will re-watch The Patriot, one of the movies we brought with us on our South African adventure. I was imagining what my friends at home might be doing today: eating a hot dog, going to Starbucks, maybe watching a parade and having candy and … More Red, White and Blue…Green, Brown, Pink?
*Warning: Today’s post contains implied foul language* Uh oh. I’m in love. (No, not with this guy, although I took his photo because I think I recognized him as a super-fan from a promo of Blue Bulls fans.) Not even with these guys… Nope. I’m in love with the sport itself. Don’t get me wrong. … More My First Rugby Match: Be Still My Beating Heart!
First, congratulations to Kriscinda Everitt for submitting the winning caption on Tuesday’s contest! That was a TOUGH decision. I really loved so many of them. I put a few of them onto the photo and sent to Kurt and we both ended up picking the same one as our favorite. I think next time, I’m … More Photo Caption Winner, and… Where’s the Butter?
I haven’t done the weekly photo challenge in awhile, but when I saw the theme, I knew the photo I wanted to post. What caught my attention first was the man walking across the top of the billboard. I then noticed the contrast between the advertisement and the people below. I had only one chance … More The World Through Your Eyes (Weekly Photo Challenge)
Happy 71st, Dad! Those of you who have been following me for awhile may remember last year’s memorial tribute to my dad on his 70th birthday. It was planned as a one-time post, but when I came across this letter recently, I knew I had to do something again this year. This morning I emailed … More “Blockade Schmokade”: A Newly Discovered Letter from Dad
In the growing list of oddities that comprise our experience in South Africa, so far, is a concoction that tastes more like “Tang” than orange juice. There are places that have fresh squeezed juice, but several where we’ve requested orange juice in the mornings have presented us with this can and a glass. Shake. Pour. … More Canned Orange Juice, Anyone? (And a “Cuddly” Lion Cub)
Holy crap I think I gorged on cuteness last weekend. I pretended not to imagine that this little guy would gladly eat me if he were big enough. He even got his growly pants on for a little while when I was messing with him as he climbed a little playslide. You’re only getting one … More Helping Rhinos (and Cuddling Lion Cubs)
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