Monthly Archives: May, 2011
Happy Birthday Son Number 1
Today is Silas’ first birthday. It’s been a good year with the jubba-boy. As the cliche goes, it’s hard to believe that we have had him for one year – … Continue reading
Baby scapegoats
There’s nothing more annoying than a crying baby, right? The piercing, shrill scream sends shivers up my spine. Especially when it goes on and on, increasing in volume and pitch. … Continue reading
Arrival and attempted arrival
We’re here. And when I say ‘here’ I mean Australia not South Africa – the cities of Wollongong and Sydney, not Johannesburg. How was the flight? It was okay, and … Continue reading
KimLeavesJozi
(I’m posting this from Kuala Lumpar airport on my way to Sydney.) Saying goodbye is a pretty weird experience. Especially when in most cases I’m saying goodbye to people I … Continue reading
A last walk in Brixton
This afternoon Stephen and I headed out for a walk to the mall in Brixton. We had to buy toilet paper, electricity and Stephen had to send an email. This … Continue reading
Mercy and Justice
News everywhere this week has of course been the murder of Osama Bin Laden by a force of American soldiers in Pakistan. While nicely taking the focus off Obama’s truthful … Continue reading
Leaving
I’ve mentioned here and there that Stephen, Silas and I are moving soon from Johannesburg to Sydney. For me it’s going home. For Stephen it’s emigrating. Silas just hopes there’ll … Continue reading
