After my last post, the Joburg Expat informed me that Heritage Day in South Africa is also “National Braai Day”. I can’t believe I didn’t make this connection sooner, as this is my third Heritage Day in South Africa. Anyway, I like this concept; it reminds me of Memorial Day back home. (Dear Americans: Braai means barbeque in South Africa.)
Glass
Instagram for Art’s Sake, installment #5.
I took three photos this morning, all within about 30 minutes of waking up. It was only later that I realized all three pictures portray the same substance.
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Blank Page
Instagram for Art’s Sake, installment #4.
A good task for a cold, rainy weekend in Jozi.
This is what kept me busy over the weekend. Writing my life story is part of my journey of self-discovery.
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Cat-a-Gram
From the Melville Cat:
Heather told me about her Instagram for Art’s Sake project. Since most of the Instagram photos Heather takes are of me (which makes sense – I’m the most interesting member of this household), I decided to submit my own post for the project. A Cat-a-Gram, if you will.
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Fronds Unfurling
Installment #2 in the Instagram for Art’s Sake series.
A tree fern in the garden of the Lucky 5 Star. New fronds are in the foreground, old fronds are in the background.
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A Very Furry Birthday at The Plaza
I’ve written several times about Joburg’s Oriental Plaza – a giant Indian shopping mall in Fordsburg. “The Plaza”, as locals call it, is one of my favorite spots in town. So when my friend Anita called me up on her birthday and invited me to go to The Plaza to pick up a rabbit fur coat, I dropped everything and complied.