Thoughts on Life

My personal musings and reflections on the various aspects of life, from ordinary occurrences to life-changing events.

  • The Fountain of Youth

    The Fountain of Youth

    It’s official – I can’t remember how old I am without doing some mathematical calculations, which… Read More

  • The Nature of Neighbours

    The Nature of Neighbours

    There’s a saying which states that “you can’t choose your family…” and I think the same… Read More

  • Winter is Here

    Winter is Here

    The phrase ‘Winter is Coming’ has become a kind of standing joke with my brother and… Read More

  • Growing Pains

    Growing Pains

    Green fingers do not run in my family. This is rather unfortunate, since we love to… Read More

  • Sugar Monster

    Sugar Monster

    There are two types of people in this world – sweet and savoury. You either have… Read More

  • Emotional Housecleaning

    Emotional Housecleaning

    I recently read a book that discussed the concept of ‘emotional housecleaning’. I confess I was… Read More

  • Poetry Pariah

    Poetry Pariah

    As a writer and an avid reader, you would think that I’d like virtually all forms… Read More

  • That’s My Lingo

    That’s My Lingo

    Working as a writer and an editor means that words have become a big part of… Read More