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 to your soul. When choosing, mixing and applying watercolours to those sketches – seeing the pigment doing magic on the page – with a watercolour… Continue reading Sketching regularly with a fountain pen and watercolours could change your life: Boosting your health, mental health and wellbeing!

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 waning. But wait—I feel something… It is unfamiliar. To go with the flow or to resist? – that is the question. What is this unseen… Continue reading Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force

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 born with a basic goodness.’ Anne Frank Credit: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/anne_frank_752405?src=t_greatness Introduction. This article has unexpected rewards for the reader. Yes, I have delved into the deep… Continue reading LESSONS ON GREATNESS: THE LIFE OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI

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 is an exciting story of someone who followed a different path. Or, maybe not so unfamiliar.   Ever thought about the invitation to become a Christian?… Continue reading Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.

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 to natural features like rivers are discussed. However, there are many more world views – or religions – to consider;  the three mentioned are used… Continue reading River Rights: A United Approach to Improve Sustainable Practice.

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 BOOK: Novel. Second World War events/secrets uncovered in 2018 (Pearl Harbour). Christian Theme. 20,000 words. 97 x size A4 pages. Several notes and images are… Continue reading New Novel: ‘The Encoded Pen’