Perception Paradox
Death
Sounds of Silence
It’s not often that I’m completely gobsmacked into silence. Today I had a jaw-dropping, deafening silence, WTF? moment that I’d like to share with you. As you may know, I am a widow (or rather, an ex-widow as I have remarried). When my late husband shuffled off this mortal coil, somehow the burial arrangements included a … Continue reading
Happy 11/12/13 – Soweto Gospel Choir: Madiba Tribute
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Hamba kathle, Madiba
I’ve just been informed that Nelson Mandela has passed away. I’ll continue this post some other time. Hamba kathle, Madiba. My second day at the health spa turned out to be reasonable in terms of quality of life for prisoners inmates residents. My husband – bless his cotton socks – braved the trip into … Continue reading
Ebola Virus & The Threat Theory
On acquisition of their new single status, both widows and divorcee’s are bestowed an extra, implicit and totally ludicrous ‘I’m after your husband/boyfriend’ status. The status is delivered with a bonus …a healthy dose of Ebola virus (why else would they avoid you like the plague)! Widows I know who have fall prey to the sudden … Continue reading
Drowning in Red Tape
Part of the joy of being a member of The Widows Club was comparing our various experiences with red tape, bureaucracy and the general ineptitude of people employed specifically to annoy widows. When trying to wind up the deceased’s estate, one invariably comes into contact with these degenerates. Here’s an example. It’s my personal experience … Continue reading
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Bust
At the tender age of 35, after 10 good years of marriage, I found myself in the very unfortunate position of becoming a widow. Being a nice Jewish girl, it did not take very long for well-meaning friends and relatives to start trying to marry me off again. In fact, during my very first weeks … Continue reading
Perception Paradox 