Modern Generation Lingo: Educate Yourself.
By William Van Zyl Published 22 Feb 2026. A short and sharp blogpost for you. After the cultural aftershocks of political boldness in the United States — from outspoken Christian Continue Reading
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
First published on 23 March 2020 – Article by William Van Zyl. *Edited on 31 August 2025 (author added multi-media artwork). Copyright © William Van Zyl (2025). Pleasant childhood memories Continue Reading
The World’s Messiest Artist.
By William Van Zyl Published on July 7, 2025 John carefully lifts a half-full tube of oil paint. He reads out the colour on the aluminium casing, “Burnt Sienna.” John Continue Reading
Recipe: Malinda’s Banoffee Mint Pancakes.
First published in 2017 (edited in 2025). Malinda Van Zyl. Malinda’s Banoffee Mint Pancakes. A rolled pancake filled with banana, mint, caramel, and lemon juice is served and garnished with Continue Reading
Mobi-Dick – The Novel: Riddled with Christian symbolism, Biblical allusions, and spiritual parallels.
By William Van Zyl Published on June 10, 2025 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: The Wrath of the Whale: Moby-Dick and the Fall of Captain Ahab. The sea was Continue Reading
“The Devil is biting me! Look at my hands.”
By William Van Zyl Published in May 2025 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: A well-documented true Story (1953): “OOuuuuccchhh! It is biting me again! Help me! Pull me away!” Continue Reading
William Draws.
By William Van Zyl (April 2022). Edited in May 2025. Listen to the podcast on Spotify: Have you seen Peter Draws on YouTube? It is quite an experience. He is a gifted Continue Reading
The Revolving Ballerina.
A one-page story (Microfiction/Flash Fiction). By William Van Zyl (published in Oct 2021; edited in April 2025). Read the article OR Listen to the podcast: The ribbon of the blood-stained Continue Reading
Out-Foxed.
0 0 Read Time: 5 Minutes, 44 Seconds A one-page story. Alternatively, listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7IIEKR4nrHtZWOymtb5sBD?utm_source=generator By William Van Zyl (Published in October 2021; edited in April 2025). At 11:16 Continue Reading
Hola and Revola, the two firing Pistolas.
By William Van Zyl Published on 18 August 2024 Bang! The shockwaves from the shrimp’s claw stunned the small fish. Research divers reported a tiny flash of lightning as the Continue Reading
Rise, Oh Ox.
By William Van Zyl Published on 6 August 2024 The Israelites used Joseph’s alternative name—‘Ox’—to miraculously create a golden calf from molten gold. Really? Yes, the rabbis indicated that it Continue Reading
The Art of Zines: A Creative Exploration.
By William Van Zyl Published on 5 October 2023. Short intro video: Creating a small blank zine booklet in under 30 seconds – from one size A4 page (magaZINE). Link Continue Reading
Crocodile Skin reads Braille in the Dark.
By William van Zyl Published on 11 August 2023 The BBC’s documentary on The Secrets of Skin – specifically the skin of animals – is simply stunning. See the link Continue Reading
A Pellet in my Mallet
By William Van Zyl Published in June 2023 ‘Whizz – plink – swoosh – whirr!’ That sound? Imagine target shooting with an air rifle. A pellet strikes one of the Continue Reading
Could AI (ChatGPT) mark and comment on my writing work? Could the ‘Machine’ provide critical feedback?
By William Van Zyl Published 5 June 2023 Should you approach AI (ChatGPT) seeking an evaluation of your written work and requesting feedback, what would this reading machine offer in Continue Reading
Actual AI tools for teachers, parents, homeschoolers and Educators.
By William Van Zyl. Published 4 June 2023. I have been investigating AI’s potential for teachers, parents and homeschooling parents. I have summarised my finding for you in a convenient Continue Reading
Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.
Published on June 20, 2019. By William Van Zyl Want to hear about the life story of someone who started at the very bottom and ended up at the top. Continue Reading
True stories with unfathomable depth, rich cultural variations, and extensive contexts will develop creativity in young children.
By William Van Zyl Published in April 2023 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uh8kj-13eb31d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7 ‘The stories from the Bible are too violent for my young children,’ said the caring mum. ‘I Continue Reading
Watermelon, Blueberry, and Pomegranate Platter.
By Malinda & William Van Zyl First published in 2016. Perfect for a hot summers day. The watermelon blueberry and pomegranate platter are the perfect treat on a hot summers Continue Reading
Introducing the Arduino Uno – a pioneering digital framework – to prepare students for 21-st century problem-solving. Five Journal Entries – A critical reflection. 
By William Van Zyl (March 5, 2022) Referencing this article: Van Zyl, W. N. (2022). Introducing the Arduino Uno – a pioneering digital framework – to prepare students for 21st-century Continue Reading