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Russell Simmons meditates on the sands of Miami Beach, FL February 4, 2011

That Lingering Moment

November 19, 2010

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Lingering Moment

You know that lingering moment before two people kiss in a movie? The one where they both hold a stare before slowly moving towards each other and the touching of their lips? Well… I’ve never had that moment. I have never gazed into the eyes of a beautiful female as she stared back into my… [Read more…]

Posted in: Humour

The Secret

November 17, 2010

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I was first introduced to The Secret by Mike Dooley who is one of the teachers who features in the DVD. I would imagine the reader is asking themselves how it is that I come to know Mike. Well…that’s how I roll! Okay…I was working at a hotel at the time and he was a… [Read more…]

Posted in: Books

Hip-Hop, Twanging & Lack of Originality

November 16, 2010

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HIP HOP

In the past, hip-hop was about originality, about being cutting edge, about sounding different and fresh. Nowadays this is sadly far from the case, especially here in South Africa. It is so difficult to distinguish the majority of Mzansi rappers from one another, especially in the case of “The Swag Boys.” You know them, they… [Read more…]

Posted in: Music

Prof Harriet Ngubane

November 11, 2010

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Mine was a Caesarian birth. For some reason my mother would not wake up after the procedure. I was told all this by the woman who came to meet me, and wondered to herself what on earth she would tell me in years to come if she (my mother) did not wake up. She must… [Read more…]

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Music, Life’s Soundtrack

October 15, 2010

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Great movies upon their release are accompanied by a great soundtrack, well in many cases they are. With that in mind, I figured that I should compile a soundtrack to the real life documentary that I’m starring in, “My Life.” Owing to the fact that life is dynamic and constantly moving, the music would change… [Read more…]

Posted in: Music

When Is The Baby Due?

October 7, 2010

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“So, when is the baby due?” My question was met with look of confusion sprinkled with some hurt.” The year was 2007, the place…a new hotel located somewhere in the northern suburbs of Jozi (Johannesburg to the international readers). I was showing a married couple around the new establishment which I found myself working in.… [Read more…]

Posted in: Humour

Years Ago In Cape Town

September 10, 2010

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Years ago, I found myself walking just a few steps behind two young students. I myself was a young student so perhaps I should be more specific. Years ago I found myself walking behind two young female students who were headed in the direction of the Cape Town city centre. The one turned to her… [Read more…]

Posted in: Humour

Hugh Masekela’s Word Of Wisdom

September 2, 2010

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“…so when you are sitting in your hot bath with some bath salt, and realize that you got it good…send a little prayer up for those who are less fortunate…” Hugh Masekela This quote was made by Hugh Masekela at one of his performances which I had the good fortune of attending some time last… [Read more…]

Posted in: Food For Thought
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