Riding a bicycle was necessary for all us children. We lived deep inside the countryside and the nearest shops were…
DESTINY
Remember when we were in school; when we graduated; and after serving two years in the military. Remember how after…
8. Trick or Streak
Though Jack said that he would speak to Mother, I was not about to take chances. Though very poor, Mother…
7. The Coconut Bun
Breakfast was a word I learnt in school and it was something that only characters in the picture books enjoyed.…
6. STREAK
I don’t recall how I acquired Streak, if ‘acquired’ was the correct word. One day, a brown puppy appeared – or…
5. The New School Year
The new school term started on 2nd January after a nice long holiday that lasted almost two months, from early…
4. Second Prize
The final exams were over, the results in and there was a tie – a girl whom I did not…
3. Story Time
As I mentioned, besides PE, story time on Tuesdays was also the high point in our school week. It was…
2. The Sarong Boy
If you asked for Leigh, you’ll probably be directed to the eight dozen “Lees” in school. Yes, Lees were a…
1. My Name is Leigh
“Why is your name spelt L-E-I-G-H and not L-E-E?” snapped the schoolteacher, whose name I do not recall. I was…