Vulnerability is sometimes seen as being weak, timid and a push-over. In a world where status and power are pursued in place of character and values, winning is everything. In that world, the competition is fierce with few “winners” and many wannabes. Here lives are built on facades and posturing…

In interacting with people, our day can involve either being convinced or trying to convince the people we interact with about our point of view. To see life as we see it. For a long time and until I sat down just now to write this, I believed you must…

Most people have fond memories of their Nana and Papa, Giagiá and Pappoús, Vó and Vovô, or Oupa and Ouma. Grandparents often form strong bonds with their grandkids that grow stronger throughout their lives. In a study using only grandmas, scientists discovered the grandmas feel more connected with their grandchildren…

“Sex is like air. It’s not important unless you aren’t getting any.” ~ John Callahan Birds do it. Bees do it. All animals do it. So, let’s talk about sex. My Parents raised us four kids in a home where sex was hardly ever discussed. Coming from a conservative Afrikaans…

How is it that we don’t get training or need some qualification to be a parent? I wanted to be the best father on this planet. I remember rushing out to the bookstore the next day after hearing I’m going to be someone’s father. As excited as I was about…

Humour gets a bad rap. Walk around with a smile on your face, and everyone thinks you’re up to no good. Wear a frown and everyone thinks you’re being thoughtful and contemplative. I grew up in a house filled with laughter. My Dad was a mischievous prankster that loved to…

With hindsight, you get the necessary insight to gain foresight. You can’t live life backwards. A windscreen is bigger than a rear-view mirror because what lies ahead is more important than what’s behind you. The past is past and only deserves a fleeting glance from time to time. To remind…

I recently had the pleasure of addressing a group of young hospitality students. I wasn’t sure of my topic when a good friend suggested I talk about something close to my heart. My older Brother was influential in who I became. He devoted his life to making mine better. How…

(Spoiler Alert: I typed the question of today’s #MyFridayStory into Open AI’s Chat GPT with instructions to write this story. I’ve made some minor adjustments and added some bits of my own. I’m fascinated by where AI and the future of innovations like Chat GPT4 and others will take us…