‘Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.’ Harriet Tubman With elections looming in the next two weeks, every lamp post has a party poster….but this one epitomizes South Africa, particularly Grahamstown, or now…
April 21: He is Risen!
“The great gift of Easter is hope – Christian hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake.” Basil Hume Grateful to celebrate Easter in the city where I grew up. It is a comfort to fall back into familiarity. Also…
April 20: Indigenous gardens
“Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth. ” -Menachem Begin Despite the hardships this country…
April 19: Reunited
“If you go back to your home town or you’re reunited with school friends, its always slightly bittersweet because as much as there’s nice things in terms of seeing them again, the town has changed without you, and you’re no longer a part of it.” – Edgar Wright This is a bittersweet reunion, because while…
April 18: Poetic vigil
“Never believe that true prayer consists in mere babbling, reciting so many psalms and vigils, saying your beads while you allow your thoughts to roam.” – Johannes Tauler I firmly believe that you are where and when you are meant to be. When we booked this trip out, we gave little consideration to the fact…