OUR RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD It is not inappropriate to commence this weeks content with a quote: “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do just that” R.I.P. STEVE JOBS. The impact of technology is beyond imagination. Looking back in time, it is almost ludicrous to… Continue Reading
In celebration of Mother’s Day, the focus is limited to a few of the outstanding women in society; some who have celebrity titles and others who work tirelessly with little expectation of reward. With great difficulty in making choices, a bit of globe–trotting was the answer covering a wide spectrum from diverse parts of the… Continue Reading
An old saying exists that boredom is a luxury and loneliness a state of mind, the latter having some truth, however the causes and consequences of this emotion generating concern. While some people get a moral boost from the activities during what one may call the highlights of the year like Christmas, Easter and so… Continue Reading
With a broad range of products designed for home use and a huge variety of activities that will leave you and your girls feeling oh-so glamorous, a home spa party is the perfect way to celebrate a night with your friends in a way that doesn’t involve the usual ‘hit the town’ scene. A variety… Continue Reading
Easter is a highlight in the Christian calendar arousing strong emotions such as grief and ultimately joy due to the events in the life of Jesus. This period is also synonymous with death and revival and as with some other religions sin is significant; this exemplified in Christianity by the agony of the cross. Of… Continue Reading
Some years ago two very popular songs “The sounds of silence” and “Silence is golden” were high on the charts which more mature readers may remember with nostalgia! However, actually experiencing silence has become quite traumatic in a fast moving world with high expectations of self. Life in general has become ever more intense and… Continue Reading
Human beings are a peculiar lot when it comes to appearance ` so many striving for change. Our so called “crowning glory” be it straight, curly, fine or coarse, limp or thick can arouse emotions like joy, irritability, desperation and even depression with much neurotic behaviour. Fortunately in some areas nature retains “what is meant… Continue Reading
THE COMPLEXITIES OF SOCIAL MEDIA The rise of social media and emerging trends can be seen as a blessing or a curse. Due to the intense popularity, any negative viewpoints can cause s storm of controversy but at times when so many debatable issues arise, social media can be like a time bomb about to… Continue Reading
NATURAL REMEDIES AND OTHER REMEDIES With the onslaught of so many new drugs appearing more frequently, the public have been encouraged for years now to select remedies from natural sources, often termed alternate or complementary medicines. These over-the-counter products can at times be as effective as some prescribed items but more recently observation has revealed… Continue Reading
THE JOYS AND PITFALLS OF CELEBRITY As human beings we are constantly aware of the status of others and having just experienced the excitement or disappointments of the Oscars, this might be an appropriate time to ponder on the outcome of fame. There are great advantages of being famous such as the wealth that goes… Continue Reading
