Fred Gillespie’s life, tracing back to South African settler heritage, was marked by significant personal transitions.
He formed multiple family connections, including two marriages and subsequent partnerships, resulting in five children.
His journey spanned various locations across South Africa, from Kimberley, Swaziland to Namibia, before his passing in Mtubatuba. in 1994.
Prepare to strut your stuff, agri-champs! The Overberg Agricultural Worker 2023 Competition is here to spotlight your farm-tastic contributions. From drivers to managers, everyone gets to showcase their skills (and possibly win some moolah). Remember, fellow farmhands do the nominating. Deadline? June 12, 2023. Till then, keep the tractors humming and the cattle mumbling!
Want to save the world as a Cape Nature Pupil Field Ranger? Your missions, should you choose to accept, include: translating plant whispers, putting out renegade fires, educating clueless humans, and perhaps tango with alien vegetation. Remember to pack your fitness, team spirit, bilingual skills, and a valid ID. Don’t expect Wi-Fi.
If fitness routines and the African bush are your jam, the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is hiring wildlife heroes! The Anti-Poaching Unit prioritizes those who’re strong-willed and disciplined. Show them your “Rocky” moment with a 10 km run in under an hour, 35 push-ups, 50 sit-ups and 7 pull-ups. Just don’t forget your police clearance.
I remember the awkward moment when I came out to my mom during another potential introduction to another female friend. Mustering up courage, I blurted out, “Mom, I’m gay.” Her response? “Well, that’s certainly a unique choice.” I could practically hear the crickets chirping in the background, briefly.
Growing up closeted, embracing diversity was a challenge. I felt isolated and alone, struggling to reconcile my true self with societal expectations.
Coming out was a daunting step, but finding acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community and eventually within my family was incredibly rewarding. It was a long journey, It remains a never-ending one. One slip can terminate all that LGBT freedom that was fought for.
Since the rise of the World Wide Web, finding digital assets is as easy as pie, but beware: you can’t just snatch and use stock art or any other digital media! The copyright trap lurks around every corner, with eagle-eyed companies and software prepared to raise hell for any infringement. But fear not, fair freelancers and careful creators, there’s always Pond5, a treasure trove of affordable, royalty-free stock assets. So, before you drag-and-drop, look before you leap or else you might land in a lawsuit!
Valentine’s Day is a photo fiesta, with candlelit dinners and red roses ripe for the snapping.
Treasured instants immortalized in pixels, reminiscing moments of love and laughter years later. However, don’t forget to live in the moment while setting the perfect shot.
Luminar Neo turns 3 years old in 2025. To etch your love-story photos sharper, Skylum Luminar offers discounted rates for monthly subscriptions and lifetime licenses, with a camera give-away to top it off.
Head to Cape Town in the Western Cape region for picturesque views and diverse cultures, but be prepared to dance with the “Cape Doctor” – its notorious wind blowing up to 50 km/h. It’s got multiple personalities – chills you down in summers, becomes your rogue hairdryer, or transforms into a ghostly fog orchestra at night. Keeping an eye on it can turn residents into amateur weather forecasters, and make walking uphill feel like a workout. Still, it’s the city’s natural air purifier and part-time music video director. Sounds windy, yet interesting!
Guest houses are becoming the new go-to for travelers, giving hotels a run for their money. Offering a unique blend of personalized service, a cosy ambience, and more bang for your buck, guest houses teleport you to a home far from home. They range from barebones lodging where DIY is your mantra to professionally run enterprises with cushy amenities. So next trip, ditch the hotel for a guest house and doze off feeling like a local!
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Remote Wanderlust Life: The Unexpected Twists of Reality Knocks
In this “Who Moved My Cheese?” saga, I revel in the joy of remote labour. But the ticking clock of an ending contract sends the winds of change my way.
New opportunities beckon, but they could be sandwich artists on Etsy or cow milkers on a farm, pay cheques pending.
Meanwhile, my life partner’s inflexibility could land us back in Gauteng, a locale met with a sigh and a shrug. Job-seeking Hein’s skills are vast as the sky.
I’m hoping the universe will toss me more than a stale breadcrumb of hope. Did I mention he was available?