by An-Magriet McKerrell | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Yesterday I had a video call with two close friends living in the US. It was lunch time for me and early morning for them. Both were in bed with their little girl, McKayla, squeezed in between them. I’ve not seen them in 3D for over a year, but we chat often (despite...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Every year around this time I have the same wardrobe crisis. Yes, like most white people in South Africa I don’t have an outfit for Heritage Day. If I’m honest, even if I had a little Voortrekker get-up to throw on, I doubt I would wear it. My husband can slip into a...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorised
There are times that I am convinced that it must be easier to do other work somewhere else… on another planet, or perhaps in another universe. Last week, we had such difficult staff challenges that I almost lost the will to live. The staff issues are weighing heavily...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you follow us on social media, you will be well aware of the fact that our annual 5km fun run is around the corner. The 11th of October is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, and we are planning a wonderful race around our beautiful suburb. We have already...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
On Friday night, we went to a decadent wine and food pairing extravaganza. The wine was glorious, the food utterly beautiful and the company was divine, but what will stay with me about the evening, is the winemaker’s story. It was the most surprising pairing of the...
