You have nothing to lose – and that’s the freedom
What compels men like Peter Gilgan, Nadir Mohamed and Pyarali Nanji to give so generously of their personal wealth? Maybe it’s knowing deep down that we can’t take any of it with us.
It’s Been a Month of Ups and Downs….
This month I had a real scare. Everything was hazy and I couldn’t see anything in the distance.
The Munira Bra!
I have heard of people who have streets named after them. People who have hospitals, libraries and and schools with their names displayed prominently. Last month, I learnt that President Obama has the dubious honour of having a parasite named after him, Baracktrema obamai, by a scientist who wanted to honour him. Well now, I […]
Mid-way Checkpoint
I am now mid-way through my chemo treatment for breast cancer: 3 chemo sessions done, with 3 more to go. I wish I could say that with each chemo, things get easier. The truth is that chemo is not very selective and cannot differentiate between good and bad cells. It just invades the […]
The silver lining
I see ye visibly, and now believe That he, the Supreme Good, to whom all things ill Are but as slavish officers of vengeance, Would send a glistering guardian, if need were To keep my life and honour unassailed. Was I deceived, or did a sable cloud Turn forth her silver lining on the […]
“Here we go again!”
My Journey through cancer — the sequel.