Listening to the radio announce the release of the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, which was assigned to investigate the human rights violations perpetrated by both sides of the apartheid era. It was bombed a week before I arrived. The media instantly blamed international terrorism. In fact, its origins were entirely local. Identical bombs have been placed all around.
Most people get depressed or homesick around the six-month mark.
I'm no exception. Among 150 in the chorus, he was the only one absent-mindedly mouthing the words of the soloists. I have this wonderful knack for making friends with the most quirky person in any group. So many of my friends are such quality originals, full of charisma, destined for greatness. I sat in the audience as a new-found friend and allowed Bach to draw me into gratitude for everything I have.