Tag Archives: kindness

An Act of Kindness

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Helga

As much as there are scoundrels in the world, there are far, far more people who are kind and generous. We encountered one of these yesterday. Knowing about the loss of my laptop, this person stopped by with a gift … Continue reading →

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Appreciation Goes A Long Way

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Helga

Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting at my desk, ploughing away at admin for the company I work for. Answering email, reading through CVs, that sort of thing. Suddenly the outside gate bell went off loud and clear. I stood up … Continue reading →

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And Now It’s Time For Some GOOD South African News

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Helga

There’s been lots of bad news recently. Stories of murder, violence and xenophobia. Well here’s some good news that casts aside the idea that those from different cultures and backgrounds can’t spontaneously help another out. Today I met with a friend … Continue reading →

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Mike & Helga’s Version of the Two Oceans ‘Marathon’

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Helga

12-12pm Okay,  Marathon is an exaggeration! But first, yesterday, David and I trundled through to Cape Town to see Granny. We took her Easter flowers, which she loved… Then we took her out into the garden and just chatted… The … Continue reading →

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And So The Lord Sent Dorothy…

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Helga

1-46pm Wayne put up on Facebook the story of what happened this morning..he wrote: “A very touching experience at our radio station this morning. We were on air when a lady came to the reception and sent us a message … Continue reading →

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