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Saluting You (The Small Business Owner)

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Electricity surges like only electricity can Rates make a date with government like only government can The politicians fight in a way that makes no difference to my brother’s drug addiction, my daughter’s primary school fees, my matriculating son’s future or my stressed spouse’s opinion of me Yet I open the doors to my business everyday… plotting revised adverts and word of mouth specials to locals in the same position as me whilst wondering which staff member I will have to let go next, maybe someone in worse position than … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Marshmellow Life

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This will be hard. Are you ready for it?” he asked. “I was born ready,” she said. But her giggle gave her away so he asked, “Do you like marshmallows?” “Oh yeah! I love sweet things,” she said. I want you to imagine a giant one… as big as your garden.” “Gosh,” she giggled. “That’s a BIG fucking marshmallow!” “And it’s going to get bigger ’cause you’re going to visualize walking through it, every single day, on your way to work.” “Golly gosh,” the young thing emphasized. “That’s like trying … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Mike Hampton’s Challenge to Knysna Mayor

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I challenge Mayor Eleonore Bouw-Spies to a public meeting this month to end 5 years of municipal & political lies; threats, corruption, maladministration, blockade & confusion Your words can’t claim honesty and transparency You have to show it through action! Knysna Mayor Eleonore-Bouw Spies, your election campaign promised better communication with the public. Instead, in your first month in office, you’ve become embroiled in the questionable appointment of the DA’s election consultant as the Municipality’s Manager of Communications. Despite having previously refused to communicate with me regards serious maladministration and … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!