Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Aangepas (2017). Herpubliseer in 2025. Luister op SoundCloud: Klankopname. Die gedig gaan oor visvang by die Bloemhofdam – Suid-Afrika. Die storie vertel van drie manne wat visvang by die dam. Die pa, Ernst Kleynhans en sy twee seuns, Deon & Theuns, is kranige vissermanne – hulle leef hul passie… Continue reading BLOEMHOFDAM (AFRIKAANS GEDIG).
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BLOEMHOFDAM (AFRIKAANS GEDIG).
Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Aangepas (2017). Herpubliseer in 2025. Die gedig gaan oor visvang by die Bloemhofdam – Suid-Afrika. Die storie vertel van drie manne wat visvang by die dam. Die pa, Ernst Kleynhans en sy twee seuns, Deon & Theuns, is kranige vissermanne – hulle leef hul passie uit langs die viswaters… Continue reading BLOEMHOFDAM (AFRIKAANS GEDIG).
Get The Name Of The Dog.
0 0 Read Time: 7 Minutes, 58 Seconds By William Van Zyl Published in December 2022 (edited in 2025). Tool# 14: I share my dog’s name – a brown coloured dachshund named Jason (1997). The incident occurred at a hardware store in Alberton. Suddenly, he was gone without a trace. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa. The… Continue reading Get The Name Of The Dog.
“Malinda se Klavier” (Gedig)
Geskryf deur William Van Zyl Gepubliseer in April 2025 Malinda hou daarvan om beelde en prentjies in woorde te omskryf. Die helder ervaringe en herinneringe kry kaneel-suiker-soet betekenis op die helder wit bladsye, wanneersy terug dink aan die verlede en die mense wat sy lief het. Soms speel op die klavier, en dan skryf sy… Continue reading “Malinda se Klavier” (Gedig)
Silver Chopsticks Miraculously Save Dong-Hyun’s Life.
0 0 Read Time: 12 Minutes, 46 Seconds By William Van Zyl First published in December 2021. Edited in April 2025. Listen to the dramatised podcast of this story: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6cZnk74G2GLqNtliidiq75?utm_source=generator The grey and blue coloured nutrient-rich placenta swirled around in the large glass bowl before it fell into a small hole with a soft thud. The… Continue reading Silver Chopsticks Miraculously Save Dong-Hyun’s Life.
Scuba Diver Defeats Unknown Depths of Hopelessness.
By William Van Zyl, First published June 2022. Edited in April 2025. PODCAST: SPOTIFY. The Extravagant Podcast: “Swoosh” The rusted cable and long pipe flashed briefly as it hurtled towards the experienced US Navy diver. “Watch out!” he shouted as he looked up. At the same time, he pushed and pulled the person next to… Continue reading Scuba Diver Defeats Unknown Depths of Hopelessness.
Leviathan finally rolls over – 5000 fathoms under the sea – and reveals its secrets.
By William Van Zyl (published in November 2021; edited in 2025) Listen to the podcast of the article/short story while reading it: SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J0Ei6hcHvMnBcCcPvpuXy?si=yc3GzT5hQYWAdEHuygWP_A The yellow-coloured speckle, at 5,000 fathoms under the surface of the South China Sea, was filming. The umbilical cord of the small motorised submarine sent images to the mother ship from… Continue reading Leviathan finally rolls over – 5000 fathoms under the sea – and reveals its secrets.
Tiger, Tiger, Tiger! タイガー、タイガー、タイガー！
0 0 Read Time:17 Minutes, 44 Seconds Table of Contents Nine unique lessons on the planning and attack at Pearl Harbour (WW2). By William Van Zyl (December 2021). Listen to the podcast of the article: Weeks earlier. A tiny reed protrudes out of the water – hardly visible – slowly moving from ship to ship. His… Continue reading Tiger, Tiger, Tiger! タイガー、タイガー、タイガー！
Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
0 0 Read Time: 23 Minutes, 33 Seconds By William Van Zyl (First published in 2020; edited in April 2025). The parable of the stylish fisherman and how he caught the most beautiful woman alive is sure to capture everyone’s attention. The word “stylish” will make men turn their heads. How did the fisherman land such… Continue reading Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
Now, Consider the Body of Christ.
By William Van Zyl Published April 2025. Dear listener, are you in need today? Do you need healing? Are you in a dark place? Why not pause and get a piece of bread, a small cup with grape juice (or any available juice), or some wine ready and join me for Holy Communion? I will… Continue reading Now, Consider the Body of Christ.
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 ballet shoes chafed Anne Lamington’s left ankle. It had been killing her for years. One gunshot was all it took to stop the relentless chafing.… Continue reading The Revolving Ballerina.
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 am, it was all over. On July 15, 2016 – at 11:17 am – John Parrish ran over his robber friend, Jack Leonard, and grabbed… Continue reading Out-Foxed.
Die Ou Plaaswinkel (Afrikaanse Gedig).
Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Geskryf in 2018. Gepubliseer in 2019 (gewysig in April 2025). DIE OU PLAASWINKEL Ek hoor die laggende kinderstemme rippel oor die wit sand, N paar opgewonde honde blaf en spring dat die stof staan. Hulle tol en tol om hul sterte – rond en rondom. Hulle hoop om tog… Continue reading Die Ou Plaaswinkel (Afrikaanse Gedig).
Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
By William Van Zyl First published in October 2021 (edited in April 2025) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat eyes stared at me from the ground. It was evenly spaced and extended way ahead of me. Where could it lead? It took… Continue reading Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
By William Van Zyl (March 2021) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat eyes stared at me from the ground. It was evenly spaced and extended way ahead of me. Where could it lead? It took some time for my sensitive eyes to… Continue reading Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
By William Van Zyl Published in 2020. Listen to the podcast on Spotify: THE EXTRAVAGANT PODCAST When the foam opened, green and white paper parcels stared at Howard Kirby. He pushed his hand into the foam cushion and felt more packets. Kirby pulled a couple out. The green and white paper packets were wrapped in… Continue reading Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
Naked Linen-man Lost His Cloth.
Naked Linen-man Lost His Cloth. By William Van Zyl Published 6 April 2025. In the moonlit Garden of Gethsemane, the air was thick with tension. Jesus stood resolute, surrounded by soldiers ready to arrest Him. Judas had just kissed Him. Yeshua uttered the words: “I am, He” AI-IMAGE: The Words “I AM,” rendered in bold,… Continue reading Naked Linen-man Lost His Cloth.
My Buckler.
By William Van Zyl Published 5 April 2025. This is a birthday article. ——-0——— The dust swirled around David’s feet as he tightened his grip on the worn leather strap of his buckler. The small, round shield—scarred from past battles—trembled slightly in his hand, but not from fear. His other hand clenched the hilt of… Continue reading My Buckler.
Smaller Titanium Wisdom Teeth Will Improve Your Breathing.
By William Van Zyl Published March 29, 2025. Listen to the podcast: “I can breathe easier; I definitely can breathe easier.” With his long black hair tied back, Dr. Cortez steps away from the dental chair. He admires his handiwork: two sleek, titanium wisdom teeth now nestled in my lower jaw. The dental tools on… Continue reading Smaller Titanium Wisdom Teeth Will Improve Your Breathing.
A Second Flash of Light.
By William Van Zyl Published on March 22, 2025 Joop and Elsa Van De Venter gazed intently at the screen before them; the image magnified several hundred times. “Wait for it,” the IVF specialist instructed. “Look at the perimeter of the embryo.” Then, it happened. A sudden flash of light illuminated the embryo. Billions of… Continue reading A Second Flash of Light.