Reading through your diaries – back during those nasty divorce years – I remember dealing with my own issues as a young teenager; never realizing how you suffered as well… especially missing mum.
Dear Dad
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Dear Dad
Tarmac Meditations #176: Memories Of The Days Gone By
Shortly after I got out of treatment, I arranged through a friend to get Jacques the money I owed him. I never heard from him although my friend said that Jacques had smiled when he took the money and asked if I was doing okay, and when she said I was, he shrugged as if to say I’m glad it worked.
Out with Punches
There is a lurking, diabolical edge to boxing, notwithstanding the panache and aura of Muhammad Ali: signs of brain dysfunction, abnormal reflexes, impaired motor function, personality and cognitive aberrations… all a gloomy part of a boxer’s life…
5 Superb Mediterranean Cities for Art Lovers
When you think of art destinations in the Mediterranean you might think of the Vatican in Rome or the Uffizi in Florence. While these wonderful cities are certainly must-see destinations for art lovers, there are plenty of other places in the Mediterranean for art buffs.
The Silent Call
The connection, the belonging…reminds me once again, I’ve come home.
What I Did Right on This World Trip
Before you set out on your overseas trip – whether for a month or 5 years – you need to take a few steps to minimize your stress and ensure your journey goes well. These preparations don’t need to be expensive. However, they all require attention to detail.
Psychology of Gambling: Why Do People Gamble?
Most gamblers lose. So why do people bet their hard-earned money? Find out a bit about the psychology of gambling, why people bet money and the reasons for gambling.
Excellence Versus Success
After my son’s prize giving a few weeks ago, I’m still dwelling on the topic of how schools reward excellence in their students and today I’m extending it to Universities. Do the learners / pupils / students who do not excel academically get public recognition for their efforts and merits?
Sunning Yourself in Cuba’s Cayo Santa Maria
There is much more to Cuba than just sun and sand, and the island is once more starting to open up to an American clientèle—the first time in almost 60 years
Tarmac Meditations #175: Lonesome Comes Up
Not enough sleep and some bad juju brought me to this tarmac meditation on my long road to here. It took me a very long time to realize that where my father was concerned, most of what was wrong between us was on me. He was a good man, reserved, thoughtful and wryly funny, disciplined and thorough.
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