New Dimensions

Last minute Christmas gifts...and running out of ideas?! Contact us and let us make you something small and inexpensive. Yes, these are from Petro of Tiny Dot Studio . I wrote about her beautiful stained glass creations and, surprise! she has come up with some lovely ideas for gifts.

A message from Charlotte Roth Today's date is tattooed in my heart <3 As a writer, I always try to comment on the social settings and the emotional world around me... Last year, I wrote a very heartfelt book about a mother's struggle to keep her son alive after he's shot in a school shooting. If you're interested in a free e-copy, I would love to give it to ( see description in comments ). All you have to do is PM me or write in comments. PS. The story will make you think and you might need a tissue or two. Take care and all the best <3 Facebook link

Congratulations Maret Pro Lab on your new website in 2018.  Also for creating memories for your thousands of clients through the high quality of your photography and printing. All the school photographs that you took and printed for the parents took a lot of work. What I have seen of your work is of a very high standard and I'm sure your clients were very satisfied. You also printed a photograph on canvas and stretch-framed it for me and my client was impressed with the results. May you have a blessed Christmas and a prosperous 2019. Keep up the good work. For photography, printing, framing, promotional gifts, and corporate clothing contact Maret Pro Lab for professional results.

Congratulations SA Platforms on your recent joint venture with the Dickinson Group in Zambia. It was an important milestone in 2018. When assistance was needed in your community you were there to help. You trained many operators of cherry pickers how to work proficiently and safely with lifting platforms. Then, you provided excellent service in the rental and sales of cherry pickers. May your Christmas be blessed and 2019 be a year of great opportunities to spread your services into new markets where you will continue to lift them safer and higher.

A stained glass window, stained glass door panels or a stained glass lampshade for Christmas! The most beautiful windows are made with stained glass. Above are some of the most beautiful examples made by Petro of Tiny Dot Studio . I will quote from my previous article as follows: “Okay, you get the picture. A window is a two-dimensional object. Now add light to it and it becomes three dimensional. Close your eyes and picture the most exquisite stained glass window in a church that you visited once. What do you experience? Many more dimensions, hey. You start to hear organ music and a choir singing - heavenly music. Your memories take you back to a special time in your life. The colours in the design represent many different things like the red depicting a pleasant warmth of love. The blue represents the sky and heaven - a higher dimension. The green reminds you of growth and nature. White would be purity. All these colours and emotions flood through your mind, spirit, and emo

Cherry pickers are ideal for routine inspections, cleaning or maintenance tasks, working at heights. They are generally used in the construction, mining, metals smelting, and mineral processing industries to name but a few. The safety of workers is of prime importance with falls from heights and falling objects being the leading cause of fatal injuries on worksites in many parts of the world; safety has to centre stage in all working at working at heights tasks, followed by efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Cherry pickers are rapidly replacing traditional access systems such as ladders, scaffolding, bosun’s chairs, and rope swings, which are time-consuming, expensive and often dangerous to use. Recently The Dickinson Group of Companies announced the establishment of its latest joint venture with SA Platforms (Pty) Ltd. The two South African Headquartered companies have joined forces to establish SA Platforms (Zambia) Ltd; a Zambian registered company that will extend the ra

Hi friends, Sorry I've been silent for such a long time. As a writer, it feels odd to say that I've been lost for words. But I have... At the end of summer, I lost my dad-in-law. I call him that 'cause that's who he was to me--my second dad. The grief was overwhelming and for the longest time, I couldn't write. See, he was one of my biggest fans. He was so not my target audience but he loved every single thing I ever wrote--my emails, my silly texts (always signed, "the crazy lady with all the spoiled rotten kids") and, yes, my books..."It's like I can hear your voice and see you laugh when I read your books," he always used to say. I just finished my latest book, Lost in Love . I finally managed to write again because he would've wanted me to. And, oh, how I wish he could read this one too. His favorite book was my first book ever, Lost in Seattle, and I'm sure he would have loved to read more about this crazy family in the

Wessels Motors agreed to an update to their website recently. They have been a client of mine since I bought my rather old 1998 Merc. We only trust them to service our car and it gives us good mileage without any problems. Below is an interesting article that I think many petrol heads would enjoy. Old vehicles were manufactured to last. Thank you JPW Manufacturing . 1965 Chevy C10 Pick Up Eugene Els from Kempton Park grew up around cars. His dad used to fix cars in his spare time and Eugene used to hang out with him as a kid whilst he was busy. It was from here that his interest in cars grew. He always had a soft spot for a classic, however; he did not want an old car with an underpowered engine and bad breaking so the solution for him was always going to be a Hotrod. The paint, the colour, the engine – the whole look just appeals to him. Eugene Els’ brother-in-law Ross picked up the 1965 Chevy C10 from a township in Rustenburg. At the time, Eugene didn’t even know what

SA Platforms, a fantastic client of mine, sponsored a cherry picker to assist with a power outage problem in the Risiville/Three Rivers East & Property Community . They are people with big hearts and I'm proud to be associated with them. I have promoted their services before and this proves that SA Platforms is a community-conscious company that can be trusted to deliver valuable services at all times. Below is a copy of a message thanking them for their assistance. A HUGE BIG Thanks to https://www.facebook.com/SAPlatforms / for sponsoring the cherry picker for BXC to use in our Ward .... Thanks also to Oupa and his team from BXC (Smart Meters) who are jumping in to assist with the Power Outages in our Ward - Even if the problem isn't theirs (It's an ELM problem) Thanks to Dalene Venter - Bokka I do NOT know how you do it every day! I would've thrown in the towel on the 1st day It's humbling to see everyone just gelling together to try an

Mobile Elevating Lifting Platform Training For real, relevant and relationship-based training, talk to  SA Platforms . They have been doing great things in this industry for years now. For comprehensive and professional Mobile Elevating Lifting Platform Training, which is endorsed by the Services Seta and Institute for Work at Heights (IWH), they offer: Full course for novices (Minimum 3 days) License re-certification course (Minimum 2 days) Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) option (Minimum 2 days) Type-specific training is also available (1 day per type) Note: all learners attending our courses, will be given in addition to usual learning material: Laminated pocket pre-inspection checklist Laminated pocket risk analysis checklist Actual A4 risk analysis and pre-inspection documentation ready for use Contact details: Marcell – 082 850 5226 –  accounts@saplatforms.co.za SA Platforms is an excellent company that rents and sells Cherry pickers under the G

Water safety is of utmost importance. There is a video where a child manages to climb on the fence surrounding the pool and he easily unlocks the pool gate in seconds. What a scary sight. Children and pets – sometimes even adults – can’t swim. They need your protection if you have a pool. Accidents happen unexpectedly. We hear regularly in the news about loved ones drowning in swimming pools and the trauma that they suffer because of the tragic loss. Maybe you are visiting with a friend and your attention is somewhere else and didn't notice that your beloved child had slipped away to explore the yard. Sounds familiar but incidences like these occur when you don’t want them to. Make a wise decision to safeguard your pool by adding a proper swimming pool reinforced cover. DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE because how would you ever measure the cost of a life? A pool safety cover is definitely the answer because it is the last barrier to protect your pool should a toddler manage t

Supa-Fit Mechanical Workshop  used to be at the GT Centre next to The Great North Road is a great place to supa-fit your vehicle. The GT Centre is well-known to people in the area and Supa-Fit is a one-stop vehicle repair, maintenance and mechanical workshop. However, they have moved to a new location: Plot 281, 3rd Avenue, Bredell. Please visit them there. This means that you can buy new tyres for your car and have them balanced and the wheel alignment can be done there. If your car needs a new exhaust or even a free-flow exhaust fitted, Supa-Fit can do it. Maybe your car isn't performing well anymore and you are considering an engine overhaul, then Supa-Fit has the right workshop, equipment and technicians to get the job done. They also do brakes, cv joints, tow bars, batteries and fix punctures. They also do turbo conversions. From the Supa-Fit website, you will see that their setup is pretty good and they strive to maintain a high standard of workmanship at all tim

In October 2017 I accompanied my wife to her uncle's birthday party in Brakpan. Her family was very glad to see my wife Maggie since we hadn't visited with them for a long time. The occasion was her “Oom” David’s 85th birthday. From the photos in my article, you could see the great joy on everyone’s faces. Today we attended David’s funeral, almost a year later. In spite of the somber setting, the people were friendly and open. Maggie was again treated with lots of love. I commented in my previous article that the people from Brakpan don't wear masks and pretend to be someone else or try to act better when in the company of others. No, they just act like themselves with total freedom. Take it or leave it. So, it was our pleasure to be in their company again. They are always ready to shower you with truckloads of genuine love and respect that will make you want to keep going back for more. You can spot that kind of love a mile away because it is from their hearts.

The next Johannesburg Karate Gasshuku will be held on 8 September 2018. For more information, you can go to the website to get more details. There is no doubt that anyone who is a karateka earns our respect. There have been many movies depicting the sheer brilliance of individuals defending themselves against attackers with martial arts techniques, usually bare-handed. One particular film star that comes to mind is my favorite, Jackie Chan. I love watching the guy going bananas ducking and diving and kicking his way out of several attackers. I just Googled some facts about Jackie Chan and discovered that he is a black belt in Hapkido and also knows other martial arts as well. To the uninformed like me, it all seems like karate, but I am probably insulting the martial arts purists when I make statements like that. However one looks at the sport of karate and martial arts you have to agree on one thing. You don't mess with those guys because you are going to get your bu

One of my favorite authors, Charlotte Roth has just recently launched her book, Lost In Seattle, as an audiobook. On her Facebook page , she announced: " Charlotte Roth - author July 16 at 7:51 PM  ·  ***NEW RELEASE GIVE AWAY*** I'm so excited. My very first book was just released as an audiobook, and the narrator, Hope Dorman, is amazing as Ella Jensen. To win a copy, just tag friend and you might both win a copy  ;-) Winner will be randomly picked by my two in-house judges (my kids  ;) ) Good Luck & Happy Monday ." This announcement is probably time-sensitive so give it a shot. She is a great lady!!   <3" 

For real, relevant and relationship-based training, talk to SA Platforms . They won’t waste your time. For comprehensive and professional Mobile Elevating Lifting Platform Training, which is endorsed by the Services Seta and Institute for Work at Heights (IWH), they offer: Full course for novices (Minimum 3 days) License re-certification course (Minimum 2 days) Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) option (Minimum 2 days) Type-specific training is also available (1 day per type) Note: all learners attending our courses, will be given in addition to usual learning material: Laminated pocket pre-inspection checklist Laminated pocket risk analysis checklist Actual A4 risk analysis and pre-inspection documentation ready for use Contact details: Marcell – 082 850 5226 – accounts@saplatforms.co.za SA Platforms is an excellent company that rents and sells Cherry pickers under the Genie brand. Since they started a few years ago they have experienced incredible growt

Water safety is of utmost importance. There is a video where a child manages to climb on the fence surrounding the pool and he easily unlocks the pool gate in seconds. What a scary sight. Children and pets – sometimes even adults – can’t swim. They need your protection if you have a pool. Accidents happen unexpectedly. We hear regularly in the news about loved ones drowning in swimming pools and the trauma that they suffer because of the tragic loss. Maybe you are visiting with a friend and your attention is somewhere else and didn't notice that your beloved child had slipped away to explore the yard. Sounds familiar but incidences like these occur when you don’t want them to. Make a wise decision to safeguard your pool by adding a proper swimming pool net. DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE because how would you ever measure the cost of a life? A pool safety net is definitely the answer because it is the last barrier to protect your pool should a toddler manage to access the swim

Everyone is hyped up about the biggest lunar eclipse of the century. Those of us who were able to witness this unusual spectacle were awestruck by this unusual phenomenon. It was cool, as the younger generation put it. In ancient times there might have been rituals and sacrifices accompanying the event among the moon worshippers. Chaldeans had many gods and the moon was one of them. No wonder we still add phrases like blood moon to our description of this lunar eclipse. Just Google the subject and you get tons of information like " The blood moon prophecy was a series of apocalyptic beliefs promoted by Christian ministers ." But I remember my own blog posts of 2013 when I used "There be a bad moon out tonight." It wasn't anything bad at all. I was just adding some fun to my stories. Here are my stories: With all the excitement of yesterday, we were really looking forward to another wonderful, sunny day, but it never happened because a chill came along

Bushveld Gold charcoal, briquettes, and firewood are new products that will make your braai a pleasure. These braai products are now available from www.bushveldgold.co.za . CHARCOAL Quality bushveld hardwood charcoal ready for the braai. Long-burning charcoal making your braai a pleasure. Best choice. BRIQUETTES For those who prefer lighting up with briquettes, we have the perfect hardwood briquettes to make your braai a success. FIREWOOD Genuine bushveld hardwood firewood for the perfect braai. Long-burning hardwood firewood producing perfect coals that will satisfy any braai enthusiast. FIRELIGHTERS Bushveld Gold firelighters to get your fire going. Clients who have already been using these products for some time now keep coming back for more. It must be because they are satisfied! Why don't you get yours on the website today?

Happy almost Summer I'm so glad you're still here with me. I've been out/off for a long time, trying to recover from major knee surgery. I'm not going to bore you with the details but it's been rough (on me, my family and the puppy, of course ;-) . But, now I'm back and catching up! In honor of NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY, JUNE 2nd, I would love to offer you a FREE copy of Holding on to Hurt-a gripping story about a school shooting and a mother's unconditional love, CLICK HERE . I would also like to offer you a chance to win a signed copy. To enter, you'll need to go to my author FACEBOOK PAGE and offer your thoughts about how we can keep our kiddos safe in school. Winner will be randomly picked & announced Monday. Hope you are all well and happy. Take care, <3 Charlotte A special message from our author friend, Charlotte Roth.

Dr. Felix Starker asked me to share some photos of him riding his horse in a competition. He is an avid equestrian enthusiast and rides competitively - winning in his class at this show! Chiropractic is also his lifestyle and Dr. Felix Starker leads by example in improving the lives of others through his chiropractic practice. There is a case study about chiropractic treatment changing a life for the better that I recently shared on my blog. It’s about a 35-year-old white female elementary school teacher that suffered from chronic neck and midback pain for 5 years following a motor vehicle collision. The source: Journal of Molecular and Genetic Medicine . In another article , I shared some important information dispelling the myth that Chiropractic adjustments only help musculoskeletal pain or injuries. Truth: Chiropractic is proven to help musculoskeletal and organ health while also positively influencing every aspect of human performance. Read more about the subject here

School photographs get taken every year of pupils in their school uniforms to create a lasting memory. The high performers usually line up with their collection of certificates, cups, and medals. It is a proud moment for them. Some of the pupils do so well academically and in sports that there's sometimes hardly any room for all their awards. Other pupils, without the accolades, also proudly pose for their school pictures to be taken. They know that their parents want to see them at their best in their uniforms. The photos will be shown to grandparents, family, and friends. For the photographer, it is a very busy occasion. The lighting has to be just right and an appropriate backdrop has to be set up. Not all the children are always in the mood for photographs so the school photographer has to get them to smile. Then there's a shirt to be tucked in or a tie to be straightened - which could spoil the photo. Or their hair isn't combed nicely. So attention to detail is

Here is some interesting information about chiropractic treatment changing a life for the better. Once again Dr. Felix Starker has provided important and useful information about the benefits of chiropractic treatment. Abstract Objective: To present a prospective case study on the increase of telomere length, improvement in nocturnal polyuria, neck and mid-back pain, autonomic nervous system adaptability, and health-related quality of life following correction of the sagittal cervico-thoracic spinal alignment and posture using chiropractic biophysics® (CBP®) technique. Clinical features: A 35-year-old white female elementary school teacher presented with chronic neck and midback pain for 5 years following a motor vehicle collision as well as nocturnal polyuria. Examination and radiography revealed forward head posture and loss of cervical lordosis consistent with vertebral subluxation. Patient telomere length was derived from nucleated white blood cells obtained fr

Life is constantly changing with challenges and decisions every single day. Time is a good teacher because what was very good last year can change to something totally opposite this year. That is very true when it comes to certain people. You think you know them. But you only know the false side they are so good at bringing to the fore. What they allow you to see. Deep down inside lies something they have become good at hiding - something the opposite to their day to day character - ugliness. On the other hand the majestic white spider lily flower above is genuine. No hidden dangers. It's pure. It is exactly as beautiful as it is. Nothing false about it. Maybe that's why good women love flowers. When you give them with a good heart they tell a story of honesty. Flowers are pure and beautiful. So you are giving something pure and beautiful - a perfect gift. This spider lily flower was photographed with my Canon camera using a 50 mm lens on today the 11th of February

Do you have a dog? If yes, you might understand when I say that I don't know what makes me more excited--the release of my brand book or a picture of my puppy with it? I have officially become the crazy dog lady LOL.  But, it is pretty exciting with my new book. It came out Wednesday and people are already connecting with it and reviews are ticking in. What would you sacrifice to have the perfect life? is the basis of my new book, Planet Perfect--a captivating story that will keep you turning the pages, or, as one reader wrote, "It was an awesome story that in a few parts I felt like I was going to break my kindle trying to turn the pages as fast as I could."  You can check it out here . Thank you and happy reading! Speaking of happy reading... What book are you currently reading/planning to read next?  I would love to get some awesome suggestions to my own TBR. I just finished a book by one of my author friends and I really enjoyed it. It ha

Chiropractic helps balance hormones by reducing central nervous system dysfunction that exists due to vertebral subluxation.  Our family chiropractor, Dr Felix Starker, in Kempton Park sent us the following article. His website has more details. Myth : Chiropractic adjustments only help musculoskeletal pain or injuries. Truth : Chiropractic is proven to help musculoskeletal and organ health while also positively influencing every aspect of human performance. The benefits of Chiropractic go far beyond simply alleviating back and neck pain. Research, medical science, and 120 years of Chiropractic foundation have resulted in millions of elated patients across the globe every single day. While Chiropractic continues to develop as the second largest healthcare provider in the world, many medical doctors and mainstream medical instruction remain unaware of the research and science behind the short and long-term benefits that Chiropractic adjustments provide for p