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Cufflinks – hiding a Secret – crack missing Artwork Case wide open.

By William Van Zyl (September 2021) Listen to the podcast of the short story: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-he87e-10f8259 Two golden cufflinks – containing thumbnails of a famous self-portrait – had a secret. The small town of Znojelmo in the Czech Republic was the place of interest. The mystery had everyone guessing. Where could the 7 famous paintings be?… Continue reading Cufflinks – hiding a Secret – crack missing Artwork Case wide open.

Taped Mummy saved by a Silver WW2 Pocket Knife; rescued from the Wall of Death.

By William Van Zyl (September 2021) Listen to the podcast of this story: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pz74v-10f92b2 On November 3, 1977 – in the middle of the night – a taped mummy hung limply from a wall. The tape that held the head up was slowly pulling away from the wall. The eyes, mouth, and nose were open… Continue reading Taped Mummy saved by a Silver WW2 Pocket Knife; rescued from the Wall of Death.

My Poem is locked up in a sweet Mandarin; my Identity is sprinkled with spicy Cinnamon.

Listen to the article and poem: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5wky8-10fc1f0 By William Van Zyl (Aug 2021) After writing this personal poem – ‘I come from …’ you will not believe how good I felt afterwards! Also, my creativity soared. The expression of my feelings and thoughts – at the same time delving into the great memories from the… Continue reading My Poem is locked up in a sweet Mandarin; my Identity is sprinkled with spicy Cinnamon.

Rat-a-Strophics and Cat-o-Matics

By William Van Zyl (July 2021) Listen to the podcast of this story and article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-spxxm-10f938c *Additional to this article: Don’t miss the great lesson ideas at the end (for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers) – Digital Collaborative Learning. “Rat-a-strophic,” laughed the freight plane dispatcher. “Or, maybe Cat-o-matics,” chuckled the second dispatcher. “They are going to… Continue reading Rat-a-Strophics and Cat-o-Matics

Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.

By William Van Zyl (edited in 2021) Synopsis: This resource introduces a simple lesson of cardmaking with electrical circuits. STEM & STEAM focus. The project – a greeting card – includes cardboard, and an elementary electrical circuit running on 3 Volts (coin battery). The sticky copper strip circuit for the card involves the 3-Volt battery,… Continue reading Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.

A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.

‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.

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 adapt… Continue reading Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.

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 Thinking of the sustainability of a cave is not something that comes to mind naturally. It requires prompts: What choice of materials is best for constructing the walkways? What type of lighting is best? Could the electrical system of the cave be powered via solar power? To what extent could sensors,… 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).

Hickory, Dickory, Fig Tree – I ask of you – can you hear me?

By William Van Zyl (July 2021) Listen to the podcast of this article (listen while you read): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gvr28-116868b Hickory, Dickory, Tree – Dockerty, Hockerty, Dock. A mouse Hickory Dickory Tree. The mouse went up the tree.The tree said no: “Not allowed.” The bark made it itch The mouse immediately went downHickory Dickory TreeTick tock, tick… Continue reading Hickory, Dickory, Fig Tree – I ask of you – can you hear me?

Tree-to-Tree: From the Lush Canopy – Underhanded and Ciphered – a Message to Thee.

By William Van Zyl (June 2021) Listen to the podcast while reading: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sbg2d-11678c1 An encoded scent whiffed across to a neighbouring tree. It had a complex message in the transparent envelope. The postman did not deliver it. Mister Wind carried it with unseen dedication. Leaf-to-leaf, the proverbial ‘drums’ had relayed the detailed message. The ‘letter’… Continue reading Tree-to-Tree: From the Lush Canopy – Underhanded and Ciphered – a Message to Thee.

One Flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s Nest.

By William Van Zyl (June 2021) Vintery, mintery, cutery, corn,Apple seed and apple thorn,Wire, briar, limber lockThree geese in a flockOne flew EastOne flew WestAnd one flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s nest. ———————-0—————————– In the artificial nest lay two eggs – not a bird in sight. Below the nest – and interwoven in the… Continue reading One Flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s Nest.

In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.

By William Van Zyl (April 2021) Icy cold vapour is trapped in the belly of the Golden Dragon. The temperature is below – 200 degrees –Celsius. The tummy is cool; some of the parts are thoroughly chilled. The intestines are frozen solid. The light and atoms – in the underbelly – are subjected to the… Continue reading In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.

Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.

*Comparing and contrasting the novels Moby Dick (by Herman Melville), and Macbeth (by William Shakespeare). By William Van Zyl (Published in 2021) Article. *Listen to the podcast of the full article: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=w289b-1022217-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 Fantasy Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling technique for Writing Fiction and Non-fiction. Prophecies, or a prophecy, can add a fascinating plotline to… Continue reading Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.

Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.

By William Van Zyl (Published in May 2021) – A Short Story. Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5rmt9-10fa7ae The frames were laying on the floor like skeletons ripped of their flesh – vicious vultures had attacked. When the next shift of security guards arrived, they only found the remains. The two night-shift guards were handcuffed to… Continue reading Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.

The Brooch, the Fur, and the Magic Hat from Virginiazstan.

Authors: William & Malinda Van Zyl PUBLISHING DATE: 1 October 2019 – download for free – search products on this website (ebooks/pdf) Link – download – https://fivehousepublishing.com/product/the-brooch-the-fur-and-the-magic-hat-from-virginiazstan/ Preface The fantasy novel portrays Camilla (Nena Van Zyl – Jacoba Cornelia Windell) as a young girl in a challenging forest. Barbarossa, an accursed adjacent forest, holds many… Continue reading The Brooch, the Fur, and the Magic Hat from Virginiazstan.

A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.

Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.

Deur William Van Zyl Published April 7, 2020 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… Continue reading Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.

A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?

By William Van Zyl (2021) The cylindrical coffin rolled over – slowly. It is as if a crocodile is doing a death-roll on its prey. As it rolls over, the brown rusted underbelly of the beast is suddenly exposed – rows of pan head rivets studded the tummy. The body is incarcerated. Some of the… Continue reading A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?

Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.

By William Van Zyl April 26, 2020 Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4tisi-1020ac2 Encountering the monster Copyright©William Van Zyl – April 2020 Harrison – not Harrison Ford – is trapped. It is day three. Off the East coast of Africa, in a remote part of the ocean, 32 km from land, the Nigerian man is… Continue reading Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.

The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.

By William Van Zyl LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=35kaq-101efcb-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 I have been pondering: what would the shortest academic paper in the world look like? After a search I include an example: *See the example WRITER’S BLOCK below. What would your shortest academic writing look like? APA style (American Psychology Association). What subject matter would you… Continue reading The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.