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Dad Jokes and Word Puns

Photo by Josh Willink on Pexels.com Dad Jokes My father is on the cusp of turning 90 and has always loved the humour of British comedies such as radio broadcasts of The Goon Show. I hated detested The Goon Show. So what if he has "fallen in the water." During family dinners, when the urge… Continue reading Dad Jokes and Word Puns

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Brainy Emotions

Ayurveda lifestyle has known for thousands of years the direct connection between the brain and the body. Emotion has an instant effect on the function of our organs, bodily tissues and just about every process the body performs on a daily basis. Studies have monitored the link between the brain and the effect. We see… Continue reading Brainy Emotions

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Easter Aphorism

Aphorism - a pithy observation which contains a general truth.  “The pleasure of remembering had been taken from me, because there was no longer anyone to remember with. It felt like losing your co-rememberer meant losing the memory itself. As if the things we’d done were less real and important than they had been hours… Continue reading Easter Aphorism

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When the Neighbour Cancels

Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com Aiming his spray bottle of liquid fertiliser directly at Gary, Errol retorted, “Drinks are cancelled.” Errol easily made friends with the neighbours when he moved into his newhome. He had a penchant for conversation and jokes and found alcoholsmoothed any awkward silences at his weekly, ‘Friday afternoon drinks,’ sessions… Continue reading When the Neighbour Cancels

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Davo’s Idea of Fun

I used to see Davo and his ute (read: Pickup truck) driving around the suburb each and every Monday, no doubt on his way to work. Then, he simply disappeared. I didn't know him but imagined Davo's life was somewhat tragic. It turned out it was. Here is his story. Photo by Hassan OUAJBIR on… Continue reading Davo’s Idea of Fun