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Freedom

19 years ago today, the first democratic elections were held in our country and on 27 April each year we celebrate Freedom Day.

I was wondering what freedom means in the South African context and quite coincidentally, I came across a quote over on wsj2day which I believe sums it up very nicely –  ”share our similarities, celebrate our differences”.

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Love and Loss in Boston

Reblogged from Long-Distance Dad:

Very sad today after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. That sort of numb, pit-of-the-stomach icky sadness like after 9/11. If you grew up here, the marathon isn't a race. The marathon IS Boston! You know all the folklore. Like Rosie Ruiz hopping the T and jumping off later to come out of nowhere and "win" the race. Like the infamous "Run for the Hoses" when the April spring temps soared into the 80s.

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Weekly photo challenge: A day in my life

It starts here
The war paint
Girly touch
Sunrise through the bathroom window
Men waiting for transport – on my way to my first stop for the day – Department of Home Affairs
The grindstone
Proudly South African
Isaac delivering lunch for the execs
Working lunch
Out the office window
Late afternoon pick-me-up
Rush hour
Rush hour II :)
Last stop – evening meeting downtown
That was a day in my life