Men mature too fast. You tell a man a problem, he skips the emotional turbulence and quickly flips to solution mode in the calmest manner to the point where he comes across as lacking emotion. That time you wanna vent and indulge in the pity, caress the negativity of the situation. You hear dudes say...
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Once Upon a time in South Africa, Strange Men Invade Our Home
I want to tell you a story. I want to use YOU to tell this story. Imagine, one night, you and your family were peacefully sleeping in your home. It was a modest, humble abode, but it was your home. You grew up in that home, so did your father and his father before him…...
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Auntie – My Friend (Part 1)
I met Auntie some years ago. Actually, it was more like she forced her introductions onto me. She is a homeless lady. The scenic streets of Cape Town are laced with more homeless people than anywhere i’ve ever seen. Clearly photoshop comes in handy for the brochures. Anyway, that’s not the point of the story....
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An Open Letter To My Nephew … And Other Young Men Who Come Into My Care
Dear Nephew, I call you that because you are truly cherished (in a way that I doubt I could explain to you sufficiently in words). I am not particularly fond of you because your father abandoned your fetal-self, nor because we share the same DNA here I could wax lyrical of how I helped raised...
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The First Series From Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland, Bridgerton
Netflix released the first look at Bridgerton, the first series from Shonda Rhimes’s Shondaland. The series is created by longtime Shonda Rhimes collaborator, Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice) and was released on the 25th of December globally on Netflix. Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton...
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What to Expect this January 2021 on Netflix
Happy New Year and farewell to 2020. 2021 is here and while we wait for the COVID vaccine to rollout, Netflix has us covered. You can look forward to the 5 badass fairies from Fate: The Winx Saga kicking evil ass, while Bean comes back to step up her princess game in Disenchantment: Part 3. The...
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What to Expect this December on Netflix 2020
What to Expect this December on Netflix It’s December! That means two things -1. The festive season is here (screams very loudly!) and 2. Your holiday binge list of what’s coming to Netflix is ready for you. We are so excited to share with you that Netflix will be launching two new local originals this month,...
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I Miss Especially The Things That We Didn’t Get To Do …
I miss especially the things that we didn’t get to do I miss the things that we didn’t get to have The Saturday morning when I have to tear myself away from you to go to yoga; and I can’t hold a single asana because all I think about is the smell and taste of...
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The Houghton Hotel Spa & Wellness Facility Celebrates Launch
The highly anticipated launch, was a beautiful celebration that was attended by close friends, family and select media and influencers of the spa. The guests were treated to a selection of spa treatments, delicious food and drinks, and great entertainment. “It is important to me to make sure that the guests experience the best of...
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I Turned 30. I think It Happened a Bit Too Early For Me.
In January, I turned 30. Three-zero. XXX. Three decades. From now on, I will raise my hands along with other 30-somethings. I’m that much closer to being referred to as ‘of a certain age’. Weird things started coming to mind: The series, called 30something, that flighted when I was young. Those people would be my...