Leanne Johnson
- Jul 6
- 3 min
The Pfizer vaccine, Dis-Chem & 2 ½ hours of positivity
People are scared. This is clearly evident in the concerned conversations, subtle stigmatisation, bold bravado and obsession with stats...
Leanne Johnson
- Jun 16
- 3 min
I was 7 years old on the 16 June, 1976
1976 was a significant year in the history of South Africa. January of that year welcomed Television sets into our homes and saw the...
Leanne Johnson
- May 4
- 7 min
When in Cape Town…
In the midst of the busyness, demands and routines of daily life, a planned interruption - aka a midweek getaway - is a real spoil; an...
Leanne Johnson
- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
Not just a four-letter word
Love - a four-letter word. A term of endearment and affection. A verb. An elusive concept. An everyday, mundane term used to express...
Leanne Johnson
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
My heritage
What is heritage? Is it cultural, national or family identity? Is it an inherited value system or merely traditions, dress,...
Leanne Johnson
- Aug 10, 2020
- 6 min
August’s tribute to women
South Africa's fractured past and troubled history are scattered with stories belonging to women - unique feminine stories of hope,...
Leanne Johnson
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
When Irish eyes are smiling
‘Matilda’ is probably my favourite Roald Dahl story but, ‘Danny, the Champion of the World’, comes a very close second. As a children’s...
Leanne Johnson
- Apr 11, 2020
- 4 min
Dr Seuss' lockdown advice
Theodor Geissel [1904- 1991] - famously known as Dr. Seuss and beloved children’s author - was undeniably an ‘influencer’ way before his...
Leanne Johnson
- Apr 5, 2020
- 3 min
Words like butterflies
There is a story in each one of us - the difference is how it is told. That will define a 'writer' and 'someone who can write' - and they...
Leanne Johnson
- Feb 26, 2020
- 6 min
5 Reasons to watch ‘Little Women’
Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of L. M. Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ was released in South Africa on 21st February. The hype was not exaggerated...
Leanne Johnson
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Valentine’s Day - Say what you feel with flowers
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day cannot be ignored. Every year, on the 14th February, flowers, cards and candy are sent and received....
Leanne Johnson
- Feb 4, 2020
- 2 min
The magic of a flower shop
There are two natural talents I do not have: one is a beautiful singing voice and the other is green fingers. (I am hoping both will be...
Leanne Johnson
- Jan 18, 2020
- 3 min
A classic challenge
Are you perhaps acquainted with William, Emily, Jane, George, Henry, Louisa and Charles? No - I have not confused the names of the Von...
Leanne Johnson
- Jan 15, 2020
- 3 min
The lost art of sitting on the porch
There is something whimsical and innately alluring about sitting on a porch - a nostalgic throwback to bygone days of charming...
