It has been proven by some anonymous social scientists that people would rather give money to a beggar with a few coins in his bowl than to one who has nothing at all. If I want people to help me, I need to work, too! As simple and as complicated as all that! I have…
Octobering in Rustenburg
What’s happening in my life this October? Well… My mom gave me a fur coat. (No, PETA people, not a real, literal fur coat, although I won’t mind wearing one when I’m really cold – so sue me!) Her name is Кішка and she’s 6 weeks old, give or take. Her favorite sleeping spot is…
What do I bring to the table? (Branding Myself 1)
I have a friend who is not only one of the top Snooker/Billiards coaches in my country but also the current South African Masters’ champion! We’ve known each other for years, and he told me something interesting this morning. He said I can’t work on myself – I need someone to work ON me. So…
I am now here!
£30k is not exactly what I had expected to pay for a truck base, even though it IS a Unimog U1300L winch truck. That’s helluva lotta money just for a reliable set of wheels. Especially if you consider that I am South African, not European, and that amount is two years’ worth of salary to…
A change of horse, not of mind
I love all these old-timey romances, where a bride is ordered for someone in a small town in the Wild West. Mostly, the man in question is a complete jerk for half the book, but by the time the story ends, the couple lives happily together, and they scheme to find brides for his brothers…
I should probably feel guilty… but I really, truly don’t!
I should start by saying that this is not how I was brought up. I was taught to work hard, save up and – if necessary – take a bank loan to achieve any goal that needed funding. Crowdfunding wasn’t a thing back then, nor were angel investors. Or maybe they were, but not in…
Providence Moving
“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred… Unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.” – J.W. Goethe I am a Christian. The mere fact that I write…
If you could read my mind, Love…
Good morning, B! Yes, I’ve heard. T told us. Don’t blame him. I think he needed to share his feelings, too. Feeling helpless is horrible. No matter the circumstances.
Announcement: I’ve added a Donations Page to this blog!
After much thought, I have decided to add a Donations Page to this blog. It’s not just that I want to make a bit of money from what I am writing (of course, that too!) but I have too many projects that would need funding just to get off the ground. Once they are up…
They do it on YouTube
I am considering taking a two-pronged approach as far as spending my time, money and energy are concerned. On the one hand, I want to buy that small property in Portugal, but I also want to purchase a truck and convert it into an expedition vehicle. Yes, I’m a bit greedy. It’s a “best of…