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Maskers, narsiste en kulkunstenaars

In Engels is die woord, conman, afkomstig van confident man, en Google verduidelik: “Confidence with a sense of assurance based on insuffient grounds.” My begrip hiervan is die “spesiale-ek gebaseer op ‘n gefabriseerde narratief”. Al…

Deep Fried Fascism

There was a time when a potato had a heritage, a future, a calling, true potential. This lumpy little dirt covered starch nugget needed to be peeled and hand-cut by a cook who envisioned something better for it, and tossed into hot oil with…

THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

HISTORY OF THE CAMINO You have certainly heard about the Camino de Compostela or the Camino de Santiago (Santi-Ago, Saint James) from a friend, an article, or even a film. But what is it really about? Many books have been written about…

THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WAY

THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WAY   THE CALL OF THE WAY The call of the Way — religious for some, spiritual for others, or perhaps both. You will feel it growing within you, like a crescendo, until one day you make the decision and take…

Kasterolie: Die Huismiddel met Moderne Voordele

Kasterolie is ’n dik, plantaardige olie wat uit die sade van die Ricinus communis‑plant gepers word. Hierdie olie het ’n baie lang geskiedenis van gebruik in beide tradisionele en moderne praktyke. ’n Verhittingsproses tydens verwerking…

Drome as probleemoplosser: HOE KLANKE HELP

Slaap is nie net ’n tyd waarin ons liggaam rus nie — die brein bly aktief, veral gedurende drome. Nuwe navorsing toon dat ons drome selfs gemanipuleer kan word om kreatiewe denke en probleemoplossing te bevorder.  Wetenskaplikes het…

Wat jou koffiekeuse oor jou sê

Koffie is een van die wêreld se mees geliefde drankies, en die keuse wat jy daagliks maak, kan dalk sê iets oor jou persoonlikheid. Volgens ’n artikel in The South African is daar vyf gewilde koffiekeuses wat elkeen ’n ander karaktertrek…

Everyone Is an Expert         

 Everyone is an expert...after the fact. Before the flames are out and the smoke has cleared, before the floodwaters recede, or the investigation concludes, the self-appointed authorities arrive on their high horses. They ride in on hindsight,…

Winter Warmers: DIY Rice Heat Packs & Hand Warmers

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As winter settles in, we all start craving that comforting warmth — the kind that seeps into your bones and makes the world feel a little lighter. But instead of cranking up the electricity bill or layering up like a walking laundry basket,…

Why Our Eating and Sleeping Habits Change in Winter

If you’ve found yourself going to bed earlier, struggling to wake up in the morning, and constantly craving carbs and chocolate — you’re not alone. It’s not just in your head: our eating and sleeping habits genuinely change during the…

Voëlkyk as Familie-aktiwiteit – Waar om te Begin

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Dis vroegoggend. Die lug is stil, behalwe vir die sagte fluit van ‘n voël in die boom voor jou huis. Jy steek jou kop by die deur uit, koffie in die hand, en daar’s hy — ‘n rooiborsie wat jou dophou. En só begin dit: jou eerste stap…

The Power of Breath: Why We Need to Breathe Better

As I reflect on the way we live our lives, I'm struck by how often we overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence: breathing. We breathe every moment of every day, yet many of us do it so inefficiently, resorting to shallow,…