Special People Category

Joy-ous Eight
One of the biggest joys in my life is that of being a Gaggie. This prestigious name is derived from…

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…

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…

What does it mean to be a mentor?
One of my most inspiring mentors, Tony Carr, is having a Big Splash this weekend (although I would imagine the water…

Happy Birthday Ellie
“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way,…