I launch myself into the arena. Not an arena of blood and sand, where half naked men cut each other up with swords. Instead, my arena is a building in the heart of the city. I am armed with a killer shade of lipstick and a strong will to conquer. My fears, my curiosity, my […]
PRELUDE – I wrote this letter to an Editor in response to an article which featured in our local newspaper, about a disability known as Spina Bifida. Needless to say, I am still waiting for a reply….. Hello, My name is Simmonne. I read the article entitled ‘Love and Hope’, with both surprise and concern […]
GOOD GRIEF Four people are sitting side by side on a church pew, swaying together to the immortal words of Roger Miller; “Walking in the Sunshine, sing a little sunshine song. Put a Smile upon your face, as if there’s nothing wrong…” We are the ‘primary’ mourners at a funeral – myself, my mother and […]