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Literacy for all

There are a lot of people who talk the talk about making a difference so it’s always such a treat to find groups who walk the walk too. I’ve been on the lookout for an inspiring cause to support and last week I stumbled on the perfect one (for me, with my love of books […]

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I like Oprah again

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that Oprah often gets a bad rap. Sometimes from me. It’s all that advice-giving. It gets to me sometimes. That said, I am now a born-again Oprah fan. Why? Well, no doubt you’re aware of her infamous book club selections — once Oprah chooses a book for her […]

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What about Mbeki the man?

What about Mbeki the man? That was all I could think about during Mbeki’s resignation speech last night. It was a beautiful speech. He said it nobly and with great respect and I was very impressed and even quite moved (which, from the man who has been anything but an emotional president, is quite remarkable). […]