Resetting my relationship with Facebook and Twitter
Social media and how not to have them steal your life away… start by taking the apps off your phone.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout – why the government needs a lot of help from its friends
I am not yet 60, and so I won’t be getting a Covid-19 vaccine any time soon. But it’s not clear that anyone over the age of 60 is getting a vaccine any time soon either. The South African government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan has it that phase two begins on May 17, 2021 – but there is general skepticism that this will in fact happen. A May 1, 2021 Moneyweb report notes that: The…
All the tools you need to be a copy editor
Apart from the knowledge that is in your head, hands and heart, there are some tools of the trade you’ll need to be a copy editor.
What are Google alerts – and why do you need them?
Google alerts are one of the search engine’s simplest and most powerful tools, and yet too few people know about them.
What Covid brought us – paella (or Renee’s rice dish)
Many people took to baking when hit by Covid-19 lockdowns. I did that too – but I also resurrected the art of making paella.
Conscious language – words matter
Conscious language is important in editing and writing. And some usages are just infuriating: let’s start with the word granny.
Charity begins with a dress
In March I wear a dress every day. Here’s why – it has everything to do with friendship and being a decent human being.