Art for art’s sakeI was looking around for an easy subject to make up one dropped the previous year. I didn’t have to think about it for too long before I…Mar 28, 2021Mar 28, 2021
The old boyfriendKaren had braces cemented to bad teeth in the throes of a fix, and acne scars that attempted to disfigure her face but never quite…Mar 21, 2021Mar 21, 2021
Several types of salmon‘Mum, I don’t want to cook anything, especially not salmon.’ My mother was in no mood for arguing. ‘I’m in no mood for arguing, Serena…Mar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021
Footprints‘We have to get you some new school shoes,’ announced my mother. ‘There are some new shoes that have animal prints on the soles so when…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
The lessonThe day I started my new high school was a letdown. The main building was the showpiece where the principal’s office squatted at the front…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Swimming lessonsAt age four or thereabouts, it was decided that I would learn how to swim. I don’t remember being near water at that age, but my parents…Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
To eat or not to eatI’ve never been a foodie and was an annoyingly picky eater as a child. Primary school days were simple when I had coco pops for breakfast…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021