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Ode to an unsung heroine
Today is Elsa Steyn’s birthday. She is one of the many special angels in my life. Her superpower is her…

Mud slinging and thank you’s- another day in paradise
After months of rain and more rain, Hogsback, as I have mentioned before, is completely water logged. This means my…

Bees and gardens- another day in paradise
After the gentle evacuation of the two meter bee colony in the roof of Jaap’s place, my cottage looked like…

Celebrating the value of (a) woman
Yesterday we had a high tea in Hogsback to celebrate the value of woman, all woman, but especially one woman who has…

Very very funny
Every now and again a really funny story cross my path so this time I have to thank Hannelie for…

Christmas 2017
Christmas in Hogsback is extra special for a number of reasons. Firstly, our little village is far, far away from…

Home Alone
If you are hoping for Home Alone 5, this is not it. If you are feeling a fleeting Siestog, this is…