Nathin’s name was derived from the Hebrew verb נתן meaning “given.” The meaning of the name in Jewish culture could be rendered “God has...

He is in a foreign country. With a few good friends. A small room where he lives and studies. He eats simple meals with few treats. He...

Saying ‘Bon Voyage’ to my parents at OR Tambo today We took my parents to the airport this afternoon – they are flying out to the States...

My boykie I wrote this piece for Kevin just before he left for university in 2016. Little did I know that he would be leaving for New...

I have accepted my role as the non-drinker at any given social event. But apparently my non-drinker status is a source of huge concern to...

Want to know how to get along with the love of your son’s life? It’s quite easy actually, just remember the following: She is NOT his...

Ever since the birth of my first child, I have always written down quotes or underlined deep, meaningful words about children in my...

I have always been known to be a huge sushi lover. In fact, when I want to let my boys know that I love them more than anything in the...

My all in one photo I am thinking about saying goodbye a lot lately. Surprise surprise. And inevitably I think about my boys, and the...

My husband forgot to make my cup of coffee this morning. I am completely traumatized by that. You see, I am SO used to my cup of coffee...

I loved you first. Someone asked me after my previous post if Nathin (my firstborn) wouldn’t be hurt by the fact that I called Kevin ‘the...