Encounters with Life

As a youngster I was fortunate enough to sometimes spend the winter holidays with family in the Karoo, either in the small town or out on the farm at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountains. In those days life moved in a different way without the distractions of TV and IT and on evenings round the fireside or the kitchen table, one of the main pastimes was story-telling. From this early beginning I developed a love for the subtle art of relating a good story and a passion to one day contribute in some way. I have since over the years told many a tale myself round the fireside, leading eventually to my writing of short stories, some of which are contained in this volume.

This volume contains my own personal take on life’s incidents and stories, as I understood them when told to me or as I experienced and perceived them. If the narrative somehow occasionally resonates with you the reader, I am grateful. If not, hopefully it might inspire you to write your own take on your experiences and view of the world around us.