Feathers & Furs

Iwas born in Klerksdorp, amining town in theNorth West Province of South Africa. After HighSchool I completed my Tertiary studies at thePotchefstroom University, where I obtained a B. A. Degree, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma inEducation to become a teacher. While teaching, Istudied part-time and obtained an Honors Degree,and later a Masters Degree in Afrikaans. When Imoved to Mafikeng from Klerksdorp, I completed aDoctorate with a study on the Haiku in Afrikaans atthe University of North West. I recently retired afterbeing a teacher for 31 years. Just before retiring I was diagnosed with MacularDegeneration, which meant I could no longerwork as a teacher. And I was also diagnosed withPsoriasis on my hands and feet, which meant that Ihave to use a wheelchair most of the time. In spiteof these conditions I was determined to still dosomething. Thats why I started writing. My motto inlife is: there are only two ways to go. Go down, orgo on. I made a decision to go on.