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First Pancake turned 21 today. What a privilege to be a part of such an exceptional being. Life has not always been easy for Pancake, what with divorced parents and shattered dreams. Pancake was also never really any good at sport. But man, was she bright and articulate. Unfortunately in adult company, the knowledge andContinue reading “21”

Student Life

Had lunch today at a market in Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is an university town near Cape Town. It is overrun for most of the year by young ambitious students that have their whole future in front of them. At our table, we were two couples with a combined age north of 180 years. The student tableContinue reading “Student Life”

Reach Higher

I would like to explore the uphill analogy along with motivation and inspiration. Read posts “Downhill or Uphill” and “Motivate or Inspire” for foundation and premise for the following thoughts. I would like to put forward that coaches motivate. They are normally some one who gives instruction and motivation from the sideline and not theContinue reading “Reach Higher”

Motivate or Inspire

What is the difference between motivate and inspire? A thought that is going to need a lot more than this one simple post. But to get your own thoughts and ideas going here is a quote I received this morning. “Motivation is momentary, Inspiration can last a life time. Motivation comes from the outside, InspirationContinue reading “Motivate or Inspire”

First Pancake

Had a coffee date today with my first pancake, my firstborn, Brentling 1. I try to connect with her once a week but it is not always possible. Pancake is turning 21 in a couple of days. This is a huge milestone. So much has happened. Even though I was not always there physically fromContinue reading “First Pancake”

Pick 3

My breakfast date today with the brothers was great and challenging as all ways. No, we are not a cult or sect or fraternity, well maybe, depending on definition. I digress. We are like minded, vision sharing, encouraging, account holding business people. I try not to sit next to Tim as he always looks rightContinue reading “Pick 3”

Downhill or Uphill

“If you have downhill habits but uphill hopes, you are going to be disappointed.” – John C Maxwell The hardest person to change and lead in this life is yourself. We did not have any ice-cream in the house but I did eat a bowl of jelly for breakfast yesterday. Before you applaud my braveContinue reading “Downhill or Uphill”

Gratefulness

My friend Sherry drops a pearl this morning,” Grateful is the man that wants what his got.” That was a poignant moment to reflect on this week. I am grateful for my wife and children. Having two children in university and two in primary school is challenging but what a growing , learning experience forContinue reading “Gratefulness”

First Fish

Saturday morning has been spent next to the dam, right across the road from our home, what more could a man ask for? Two new friends made. I help first timer to the dam land a 6,5kg carp. I lost one rig as my line broke trying to lift fish into my net, frustrating toContinue reading “First Fish”

I am Adult

Being an adult is over rated and simultaneously understated, just like being a parent. As a child I longed for the day when as an adult, I could wake up and have ice cream for breakfast. Needless to say with an increasing waistline and a health conscious wife, I have All-Bland for breakfast. (that isContinue reading “I am Adult”