Prenup for a Startup 5: In Sickness and Health
Last week was a rough week in this household. My partner had an operation and he wasn't allowed to move for a week, the helper fell and...
Prenup for a Startup 3 - Money for what!?%!?
Image: Frederica Campanaro The co-founder in front of me was shaking his head in disbelief as he retold the story. He kept on swearing...
'You started with me!'
I know the ongoing uncertainty about the state of our country, or the world, is taking its toll on our general wellbeing. Most people's...
Want to have a peaceful holiday?
1. Don’t have unrealistic expectations This year might not be the same as the years before. Some people you love might not be around...
Bias, bars and business cards
Image: Jerry's Burger Bar - Cape Town My first business card is at the bottom of the post. Yes, I know it says nothing about what I do,...
Tantrums and tears
Image: Naëtt Atkinson Remember the last time you got really, really angry at someone or something ... and you lost all semblance of...
Are you a scorcher?
Image: Franseca Grima I’m a hair girl. That’s my quickest, best, most satisfying, pick-me-up. A visit to the hairdresser can induce a...
Respect me!
Lately circumstances around me made me think about respect. Whether it is earned, given, demanded, or not and who decides? What it looks...
Are you tied in knots?
I have a knack for untangling the finest, flimsiest chains and often find myself offering to do this for friends or exasperated store...
'F**ck-you' only gets you so far
I have new neighbours. They argue. A lot. Even more now that our general lifestyles have been somewhat curtailed. I could still try and...