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It’s been a while since our last ‘virtual time’ together. There have been so many little adventures that #pralenepoetry has been a part of in the last while. Being Women’s Month, it’s been busy and rewarding, both. My highlight in the month of August was receiving the...

This past weekend brought tears of joy to many creatives living and working in East London, even from some from a land far away. You guessed right, I’m speaking about the inaugural Joy of Books festival held this past weekend. Writers, poets, performers, publishers...

When I formally began this poetic journey, almost fourteen months ago, I could have never imagined the journey, the joys, the infinite coincidences, the range of emotions, the tears, the laughter and sheer exhilaration. Neither could I have imagined than one of my...

I’ve been quiet the last weeks… an overflowing corporate calendar and much-needed self-care time, are my only reasons for staying away. However this week signals a little comeback, so to speak. We’ve been working behind the scenes crafting a new look website, here’s...

It’s been a while since my last blog. Plenty has happened. Highlights, Interhouse Play and a Beautiful Matric Farewell. My 18 year old, Trishara, besides looking beautiful at the Merrifield Matric Farewell this past weekend, has definitely found her voice, her writing...

Loadshedding brings me a host of emotions but tonight it’s a haven for peace, quietness, and contemplation. I’ve taken a little break from writing the last weeks. It’s been a combination of harsh life lessons, letting go, and as always receiving.   My recent...

It’s miraculous what a short getaway can accomplish, a replenished soul, calmed nerves, and revived energy.   School holidays this past week, was the perfect excuse for a short break from routine. My favorite hideaway in East London, Prana Lodge, was the perfect...

It’s been a year this week since #pralenepoetry began. In this week’s blog, I’d like to reflect, on the year that was, and of what is to come. As I start, I place a link here of my inspiration, this week. It’s been an anchor, the past days, for now and the future,...

It's Sunday morning. I'm on a short business trip to Germany. I'm connecting via Istanbul. It's about 5.30 am local time when we land. It's just 1 degree Celsius outside.   We get off the plane and descend onto the bus, and I feel a cold, so unfamiliar yet...

It’s Thursday evening, with some good red wine in hand, I take the time to ponder, to reflect on the week that was, my experience, others' experiences… Just a little calm, oh wait, just let me sip another sip, tonight’s delight is Pinotage, it’s not my favorite,...