I’ve met the Black Dog.

The one that gnaws at my stomach, reminding me to worry: I’ve forgotten something; hurt someone with a thoughtless word; I’ll never complete what I’ve set out to do. It walks in my shadow all day, telling me there’s no point to it all, so why bother?
Sometimes it sleeps, releasing me into [...]

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Argus 2009 – it was a Breeze.

Mr Muffin was due to start his 20th Argus Cycle Tour one hour before me, so to while away the time before entering my starting chute I took refuge from the hurricane in a sleazy cafeteria. The type with greasy tables, cracked tiles and the sign that says ‘Credit only given to people over the [...]

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Mr Muffin’s New Car

Mr Muffin has been looking for a ‘new’ car for months, but each one he sees has something wrong. Upholstery, colour, mileage, dings. All sound like girlie reasons not to close the deal.
Last week he found The One. It’s white. It’s an automatic. It puts him in the ‘old [...]

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SA Blog Awards 2009

Thanks to Dolce for the prod – nominations are now open. There are loads of categories, and if you have no idea who is worthy of your vote, here are some of my favourites:

Most Humorous (Witty, comical and written to induce uncontrollable laughter): Kyknoord, Peas on Toast
Best Original Writing on a South African Blog
(Composition, attention [...]

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Ink

My reaction to tattoos is much like my reaction to caged tigers. An averse fascination. Or is it a fascinated aversion? Either way, I’m interested in the story behind its acquisition.
Muffin Manor is currently under invasion by Vikings. Two 19-year old nubile wenches from Sweden. Delightfully young and thin and firm and beautiful girls. I [...]

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Anyone for Flame Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Medley?

Last July I speculated on the launch of new dog food flavours as the recession kicked in.
 Late last year Purina took the gap and launched Husky Grill House. They’ve excelled themselves with their choice of Flame Grilled Chicken, Rump Steak, Lamb Cutlets or Tender Chicken, all served with a delicious Vegetable Medley.
Never mind the poor [...]

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