What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? These are the five little things that bring me joy. In no particular order. Waking up at leisure Reading a wonderful book -who am I kidding -any book. Feeling the sun on my face Eating sublime food And the feel of silk and cashmere against my…

What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? The mornings are not my favourite time of day! I have always struggled to wake up and have to use an alarm in the week! So now that I am semi-retired I have, finally, mornings the way I want them.…

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? It is not so much laws I would like to change, it is more minimum sentencing guidelines. I would like it that convicted rapists and paedophiles are sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole. I say this, because in my…

What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? Aside from the aging population and resultant economic challenges, and any crippling  ill health, I am all for living a long life. I think that we underestimate the value of old people. Their experience is invaluable. From business to marriage to history…

What is your all time favorite automobile? Any vehicle in the British stable. Or, that was made by the British – and may or may not, now be made by a plethora of obscure manufacturers, much to my despair. The British marques like Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and Aston Martin- just to name my choices.…

How are you creative? I have words. And a head full of stories – real stuff as well and the imaginative lives thar I create – mostly for myself. I do sometimes despair that I will overwhelm my brain with all that happens in that grey matter. I, also, refuse to believe that the matter…

Share what you know about the year you were born. Well, I must admit that nothing stands out in the year I was born- except, that is, that I was born. A fire horse and a Virgo. I am the eldest of 4 children so in the year of my birth a family was started.…

Are you a good judge of character? And my mood!

Do you ever see wild animals? Yes. I see wild animals regularly. In South Africa there are many opportunities to see the glorious wild life we have here. Anything from warthog to cheetah to giraffe to eland to lion and leopard. There are many lodges here that offer what we call game drives. These are…