After a few moments into the movie, she switched off the television. No use in wasting time watching a film that didn't synchronize with the sound. Besides, she was distracted. She couldn't stop thinking about Jude Beresford. When they first met, she couldn't stand him. He oozed a sensuality that was palpable. While it got …
Unexpected News
"What is all the commotion?" Isabel asked as she removed her bonnet. She could hear excited voices in the drawing-room. She didn't dare go in. "Is Elsie in trouble again?" Elsie was her youngest sister. She was a bit of a wild one, always managing to get herself in trouble and sending their mother in …
Three Miles for Water
Imagine walking three miles each day to collect water and the only water available is in filthy ponds or lakes. This water is contaminated with waterborne illnesses but these women have no choice. They don't have indoor plumbing. They don't have the privilege of filling pots with water from the kitchen sink and using that …
Stress
What is stress? For some it is trying to prioritise the many projects they have undertaken and making decisions. For others it is moving to another apartment; raising a family; going for a job interview; meeting their future in-laws. Stress is knowing that the deadline for an article is fast approaching and you just can’t …
Notes to Women 