Covid19 is a trigger that will push a fragile global economy into recession, not the cause. The pending economic conditions are the consequence of poor economic policy and an inability to take difficult decisions, not the virus. Policymakers have favoured short-term patch-work solutions over long-term term sustainable solutions. “Short-termism”, as I like to call it, … More Short-termism is the more dangerous pandemic
I am the blue couch by the window. Loved, unloved, used, unused; baked in the morning sun. Nowhere I’d rather be Next to the wall, standing on the 4th floor I dream of holding a restless sole I worry about you, leaving I’m comfy, big and blue. Sirens, squeaky neighbour’s upstairs and Hollywood Helicopters keep … More Blue Couch
The Cave Story from Plato’s Republic within Andrew Sullivan’s “The Conservative Soul” beautifully captured a few concepts I’ve been grappling with. I’d like to share the allegory and end with a few reflections. Paraphrasing Sullivan: “Human existence is like being in an underground cave with light streaming in across the width of the cave. Most … More Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
Zakeeya usually buys herself a ring to commemorate roles she’s awarded. Madame, I bought you this ring on your birthday for a couple of reasons: 1) you wanted it 🙂 and 2) you are the star of your own show – I want to give you this ring to commemorate that. I know the year … More You are the star of your show
A short speech to commemorate our departure from South Africa as we relocate to Los Angeles. … More Bon Voyage: Relocating from SA to LA
I have read a lot of views from a number of quarters in the days post Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday evening last week. The ones that particularly caught the eye were the middle class critics who have argued that the ZumaMustFall campaign is being conducted by a group of self-interested middle class South Africans. Here’s an insert from Kelly-Jo … More Middle Class Critics Misunderstand #ZumaMustFall Opportunity
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