Privilege

The richest wisdom my father shared from his childhood was also a profound…

Roman Holiday

It was a bright sunny morning as our plane circled above Rome before beginning its final…

Love in Istanbul

Several years ago, we visited Istanbul on a family holiday. After much research, we selected…

Reunion in Nicosia

Ten years after my first visit to Turkey, I returned again. This time is was…

Trapeze

It was a perfect autumn day with brilliant sunshine, clear blue sky and a distinct chill in…

The Gift

Christmas had always meant only one thing for our family – a time to be together. This meant the…

Dolomites

It had been a difficult week at work. Without warning, an innocuous…

Returning Home

It was Christmas Eve, when my father confirmed our worst fears. We had…

The Network

We live in a time of the ‘network’ – whether it’s about the best schooling, right…

The Fear

Years ago, I was diagnosed with lymphoma after a lump was discovered in my neck. After a…