Never walk alone
Never Walk Alone When shadows fall and darkness calls,And fears arise, and doubts enthrall,Remember you are not alone,For hearts that care are always known. In every step, in every stride,There’s…
Baynesfield
Baynesfield is a small, historic settlement located in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers outside of Pietermaritzburg, the provincial capital, in the Umgungundlovu…
Oklahoma the new frontier
2. Oklahoma as a “New Frontier” in the Modern Era In contemporary terms, the phrase “New Frontier” has been used to describe the state’s ongoing economic development, cultural renewal, and…
Hela hela
Hela Hela is a popular term in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly associated with a local dance style, phrase, and even a community-focused slogan. The phrase “Hela Hela” is often heard in…
The race is on
Rural KZN Ixopo a young boy offers to race, his dream is real
Donnybrook genral dealer
The Donnybrook General Dealer is a well-known store located in the small town of Donnybrook, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Donnybrook itself is a rural area located…
Stellawood cemetry
In quiet rows where shadows rest, Beneath the trees, the earth is blessed. Whispers of stories softly weave, Memories linger, hearts believe. Mossy stones with names entwined, Echoes of love,…
Spring is almost over
On one hand, it might bring a feeling of nostalgia or a bittersweet awareness that the vibrant, renewing energy of spring is fading, and the heat of summer is about…
Follow the Leader: A Dog on a Leash
This imagery can evoke feelings of restriction, dependence, or submission to something larger than oneself. It may also suggest the idea of following blindly without questioning, or the simple, natural…
Dogs begging
Feeding street dogs is a kind, thoughtful gesture, but it’s best done with awareness and responsibility. The goal should always be to improve their quality of life while also being…
cats
A colony is a group of free-roaming cats that live together outside. As much as possible, we try to rescue these cats, but some cats are simply not suited to…
Alfred Eisenstaedt — Young girl stretched on bed reading, 1942
The image of Delphaline, the farmer’s daughter, reading a book on her bed in Woodward, Oklahoma, in July 1942, captures a moment that feels both timeless and deeply grounded in…
Oklahoma
In essence, “Old Oklahoma” is the era that encompasses the displacement of Native Americans, the settlement of the region by European-Americans, and the transition to statehood, marked by both conflict…
Train stations
An era long gone, from dust to dust
Blonde on a Lambretta, 1965
New York City in 1965 is in the midst of transformation. It’s still gripped by the beatnik legacy but edging towards the swinging ’60s vibe that’s about to explode into…
Fixing the Car, Beck St. Bronx, NY [1978]
“Fixing the Car, Beck St. Bronx, NY ” refers to a scene in the short story by William Melvin Kelley that vividly portrays an everyday, yet deeply emotional moment in…