Perhaps it’s just perception… see what you want to see… hear what you want to hear. … (continue reading)
Thoughts
Unforgettable. To stand on holy ground – De Oude Kwaremont – where – for a century – every year De Ronde van Vlaanderen epic cycling battle happens and signifies the … (continue reading)
Mag ek ook soms wens ek was ‘n visserman? Met breë bors vorentoe in die suidewind Terwyl ek regop in my skuitjie staan Mag ek ook soms droom van … (continue reading)
(A post from Cecile's Facebook) One often hears about winter depression, tips to beat the dark cold winter blues. Why do you never get advice about the summer blues? I … (continue reading)
(A post from Cecile's Facebook) What do I miss about Upington? The Upington I knew, the place that was my background, my reality, my personal and unique stage? I miss … (continue reading)
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Meeting an idol again after 40 years. A natural. A free spirit. #scienceteacher #idol #roadcyclist #guitarist #canoeist #matriek #velddrif #freespirit #natural #1983 … (continue reading)
(A post from Cecile's Facebook) I came across this photo today while sorting through stuff. I see a contented cat - Fietetjat. I see a quilt made by my mom, … (continue reading)
(A post from Cecile's Facebook) Weird how these moments happen. You stand at the stove, hear a sound, and glance over your shoulder. Like a thousand times before. But this … (continue reading)
Scatter some of my ashes here when I die.(My Flemish friends will find the spot) … (continue reading)
Die donker kom van buite en syfer deur die ruite. Is daar dan nog kole op ons vuur? Ons drome van gister word somber en sinister. Want – ja, Nico … (continue reading)
Die papiertjie met Peter en Anneke Vos se adres sal nog ‘n tyd lank op my fiets bly… ‘n Momento. Van twee mense. Wat so gasvry ontvang in hulle huis… … (continue reading)
It made my day when I spotted these two alongside the open road celebrating Sunday morning … or end of month… or just… celebrating life! Some of these farm workers … (continue reading)
On a wet and windswept winter’s afternoon… taking a drive into the past… visiting a place of memories. Where dear friends built a home… something new from the old, a … (continue reading)