The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it. It is very different Continue Reading
Rudders, Oars, and ‘Systems’ for Goal Setting.
Posted by William Van Zyl – May 3, 2020 Listen to the podcast (Podbean): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rrdzn-102059d Introduction Copyright©William Van Zyl – May 2020 Have you ever been rowing Continue Reading
Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Gebasseer op n ware verhaal.
Mev Venter lê bewusteloos op haar bed; n sagte suiggeluid breek die stilte in die slaapkamer.
Mev Venter toon geen respons.
Daar is die suig geluid weer.
Mev Venter lê roerloos dwars oor haar bed.
Op die grond beweeg n klein bondeltjie.
Twee klein armpies swaai en gryp in die lug.
Die klein vasgedraaide klein mensie kan nie meer huil nie.
Dit is dag twee.
Dan ontwaak Mev Venter uit haar diep slaap.
“Waar is my baba?”
Haar liefdevolle hand soek oor haar bed. Hy is weg.
Sy raak angstig.
Dan, kyk sy na die vloer.
“Daar is hy, daar is hy! Hy het iets in sy mond. O nee!”
Fransie maak sy oë oop as hy sy ma se stem hoor.
Sy mond beweeg in a suig beweging.
Dan swaai sy arms asof hy nie asem kan kry nie.
“Wat is in jou mond?” roep Fransie se ma uit as sy opspring en hom opraap.
Sy is deur die slaap. N diep slaap…
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
Pleasant childhood memory can provide us with pleasant thoughts. It is as sweet as honey. Our eyes light up when we tell these stories, and it elicits more and more delightful stories in the minds of those who are listening in — they just can’t wait to share their childhood memories. It is so exciting. We are created for the narrative – sharing personal stories – it satisfies our soul.
I have some childhood memories to share – I have sketched it for you. I have summarised it in a title of only six words. A six-word-memory. As you read this article, I hope you are prompted to think about some of your childhood memories.
Sketching regularly with a fountain pen and watercolours could change your life: Boosting your health, mental health and wellbeing!
By William Van Zyl (Published in February 2020). The sheer pleasure of seeing the black ink flow from different nibs onto a top-quality watercolour notebook or sketchbook will bring joy Continue Reading
Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
When the foam opened, green and white parcels of paper stared at Howard Kirby. He pushed his hand into the foam cushion; he could feel more packets! Kirby pulled a couple out. The green and white paper packets were wrapped in separate packages – transparent plastic neatly divided several stacks. Some notes – marking the packets – were written on the packets to label the small parcels. It was meticulously organised.
Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force
By William Van Zyl *Science and spiritual life parallels. True North (Verse) My bones and muscles are feeling weak. I don’t feel any pull; The influence of magnetic North is Continue Reading
LESSONS ON GREATNESS: THE LIFE OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
‘Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are Continue Reading
Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.
Published 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. Here Continue Reading
River Rights: A United Approach to Improve Sustainable Practice.
Overview This article investigates three prominent cultures, namely Hinduism, Māori World view (New Zealand’s indigenous people) and Christianity. By comparing the different cultures or perspectives, the concept of giving rights Continue Reading
New Novel: ‘The Encoded Pen’
The new novel, by William & Malinda Van Zyl, was published a week ago. Check it out. Below details and excerpts. Visit fivehousepublishing.com to download. DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS OF THE Continue Reading