I recently watched a report on Carte Blanche (a local news program) about the Kamfers Dam Flamingos. Kamfers Dam is in the Northern Cape and is the only breeding ground for the lesser Flamingos in South Africa. It's now being threatened by raw sewage that flows from a dysfunctional treatment plant - thanks to poor … Continue reading The Kamfers Dam Flamingos
Month: January 2009
Just catching up
Hello Folks, It's been an interesting week. Had my first yoga class and thoroughly enjoyed it. The next day was a little painful, but well worth it. I got a matt and the suitable wardrobe today, so I'm all set for my next class on Friday. I finally got to watch Cloverfield this week. Brilliant … Continue reading Just catching up
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday, so in celebration I'm posting my favourite of his poems here. It was published in 1845. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some … Continue reading The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Robin Williams’ Plan
This was sent to me via email a few days ago and I just had to share it. Robin Williams' plan...(Hard to argue with his logic!) I see a lot of people yelling for peace but I have not heard of a plan for peace. So, here's one plan.' 1. 'The US will apologize to … Continue reading Robin Williams’ Plan
Joan De La Haye 