Spending money is a way of life in Cape Town. If you are not heading out for sushi with the girls, you are popping out for a drink after work or ordering a pizza because you are too lazy to play the domestic goddess. With the festive season (and its myriad temptations) coming up, this got me thinking about how I would manage my...
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I unabashedly love Pesach. It is a time when Jewish families all over the world get together and celebrate the mass exodus of the ancient Jews as they left Egypt. This translates to a massive meal for one and all, plus one of the best reasons to become drunk as a skunk on Pesadich wine. Must set-up the table, the menu, the guest...
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The time is soon. Soon, my friends I will be free from the vile clutches of the city. Free from its noise, angry people and strange smells. The ‘burbs await me. The tranquil country life of Kenilworth and its well deserved peaceful sights and sounds are my ultimate rewards for having lived a life of city-dwelling. I have...
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Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins once sang, ‘Today is the greatest, day I ever knew.’ And yes, today is that day for your humble narrator. I ordered a monster 23 inch Samsung LCD monitor for a price that is too good to print in this blog. You live in Cape Town your whole life, with an auspicious fortune always...
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Valentine’s Day was, of course, amazing. I may not be the most romantic man in the world, but I had organised the most romantic dinner for my girlfriend and I. For legal reasons, I won’t reveal her name, so let’s just call her Miss Sunshine. A work colleague of mine passed an email on to me, revealing this...
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