Author: Ansi
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A Spectrum of Bikini Bottoms
There are two fool-proof ways to take any inconvenient situation and make it significantly worse. I have happily and unhappily been a participant of both approaches. They are on opposite sides of the spectrum, so if you have been playing around with one or both – there is good news: The stable and beneficial middle,… Read more
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Beyond enemy lines
“We’ve created a perfect world filled with delusions. Based on extremities. Joyously victorious; pitiful victim. Arrogantly confident; morbidly insecure. Vicious accuser of others; humble defender of own. Obsessive focus on wants; negligent dismissal of needs. Our delusion holds no place for in-betweens, no grace, no real understanding, nor compassion. We shifted reality away from the… Read more
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Stranded
Full disclosure: I have the bladder of a pregnant woman or a toddler; without the benefits. When I go underground, I make sure not to eat or drink anything beforehand. I prefer not to find a stick-side and struggle with my onesie in the dark. To stop next to the road in mother natures’ canvas,… Read more
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Insanity Revised
We got Anke when I was 8. A German Shepard with an absolutely lovely personality. She was very disciplined and caring, yet she seemed to be a bit embarrassed by the hairlessness of humans. I mean – it was amazing how she would look down, or leave the room when clothes came off. (Nothing to… Read more
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A Strong and Independent… Cotton Ball?
I am not a strong person. Example A – I used 4 spray-cans of stain-guard over my new couch this past weekend and my right hand was just rubbery after that. It was all numb and weak and I had to wriggle to lift my water-bottle. To be honest, I am still slightly sore in… Read more
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When Septembers End
The month of September had great significance for me this year. As I take time to reflect I need to be careful about my perspective – for it’s almost a repetition of last September. It’s been a very tough year and I’ve had more WTF moments than ever before. Used, bruised and battered (literally also… Read more
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Corrupted
Ah, Africa, known for its gorgeous and raw nature, beautiful sunsets, rich minerals, and of course – corruption. The term corruption is something that we are all very familiar with. I think by simply just using the word – there are a couple of explicit examples and organizations that immediately jump to mind (wink-wink). The… Read more
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Pressure Cooked
When I moved to the far north, I was placed in housing that I was not very fond of. It was noisy and had almost no privacy – which to me is a very important aspect of my life. I don’t particularly want to go out in shorts and wash my car, while waving at… Read more
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Those damned Pink Roses
“Bloom where you‘re planted.” If you know me – you would know that I absolutely adore Spring. Growing up in the Highveld, where all of nature died and was smothered by black frost and whatever remained was set to fire – I was yearly amazed at how something that looked to be dead, can grow… Read more
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Stop, and then what…?
“This journey isn’t about getting something done, ‘as quickly as possible.’ It’s about process, not instant gratification.” ― Michael Brown – The Presence Process A very specific memory I have from when I was very small, was waiting on my mom’s bed for her to finish her makeup in order for us to go to… Read more