Author Archives: Margi

The tree stood at the back of Ali’s Garden. He was tall and had once been very strong, sadly the tree was quite old and dried out. That did not make Ali and Andrew love him any less. They had bought him a mustache and spectacles and called him Frank. It did not stop theContinue reading “Frank the Tree”

Philip flew back to Judy’s kitchen as fast as his wings would carry him.  He did not want to miss out on his cheese.  He landed and fluffed his feathers with just a quick look at his reflection in the shiny glass window to make sure he looked presentable.    “Rat a tat” he tapped on theContinue reading “Philip and the Very Naughty Monkey Family”

Philip and Charlotte Hornbill had met each other at the bottom of Judy’s garden close to the stream.  Philip had called, a high-pitched cry that sounded like a baby crying.  When Charlotte saw him, she fell in love with him immediately.  His beak was a lovely bright red and his feathers were as black as midnight.Continue reading “Philip and Charlotte – The Hornbill Family”

There was once a lady called Judy, who lived at the bottom of a very steep driveway in a city in South Africa. Judy had a BIG, ENORMOUS, GIGANTIC HEART! There were lots of things that lived in Judy’s heart, lots of people that she loved.  There was a very big section that she keptContinue reading “Judy’s Garden – A South African Garden”

I feel your body, whisper-thin beneath your bulky sweater. My arms go around your back Each vertebra Your spine is strong. So  long you have fought this battle. And yet you enfold me. Your smile, lights up, and in your eyes the sun rises. *Our beautiful nephew Liam lost his battle with leukemia on FebruaryContinue reading “Liam – a poem on your 24th birthday November 14th, 1995 – February 01,2020”

On July 16th 2019 Johnny Clegg passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer at age 66.  Johnny was/ is a legend to South Africans the world over.  I read the news the morning after his death.  A deep sadness came over me, it was the end of an era for me. It sparked off aContinue reading “Legacy”

Navigating Health I awake early to write.  I have promised my coach, yes, I had one at the start of this.  It may sound pretentious, but I need someone to help me focus my thoughts, there are so many you see.  They tumble like playful children, refusing to be pinned down.   I make this promise,Continue reading “The Journey Begins”

Who I am : Hi, my name is Margi, I am 58 years old. I work for a private preventative healthcare company in downtown Calgary, Canada. I also have a  few side businesses which I love.  I am married and have been for 38 years, we have 2 adult sons, 2 daughters in law andContinue reading “Introduction”