tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post2269646596408662572..comments2024-03-24T14:17:48.000+02:00Comments on Judy Croome: A Wounded NameJudy Croome | @judy_croomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-85681261457072004062011-11-05T06:55:07.030+02:002011-11-05T06:55:07.030+02:00MARJA: Yes Afrikaans is quite different from Dutch...MARJA: Yes Afrikaans is quite different from Dutch, but we can understand Dutch if you speak slowly or if we read it. When my husband did his thesis, he could only get one article in Dutch and it was too expensive to translate, but he read it slowly and understood it!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-6745003709534079322011-10-26T08:49:15.935+02:002011-10-26T08:49:15.935+02:00A long list of inspirational people. That is somet...A long list of inspirational people. That is something to be proud of. In NZ live a lot of people from South africa. I tried to speak to them as Afrikaans sounds a lot like Dutch but it proved to be quite different. I could only understand the occasional word.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-17737110997744802822011-10-23T14:54:11.190+02:002011-10-23T14:54:11.190+02:00SEPTEMBER MOM: Thanks so much for letting me know ...SEPTEMBER MOM: Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed my book – I’m vy pleased!! Take care & big cyber hugs (until you visit here to collect a real hug!)<br /><br />ROSALIND: Oy vey is used almost as much as Eish! in Jo'burg!! :) And do come and visit soon...we're not a perfect country but we have so much going for us! :)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-15241990187110398632011-10-21T16:23:25.085+02:002011-10-21T16:23:25.085+02:00I have family living in South Africa and they'...I have family living in South Africa and they're always asking me to go and visit them. I'm not the world's best traveller and I'm still saying 'one day' but your blog has made me think that maybe it should be some day soon.<br /><br />In Yiddish there's a phrase "Oy Vey!" which means the same and also requires an exclamation mark.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-68372848761636911282011-10-19T19:24:20.447+02:002011-10-19T19:24:20.447+02:00Judy, what an amazing tribute and love letter to y...Judy, what an amazing tribute and love letter to your beautiful country. You gave me some good South African authors to look up.<br /><br />Thanks my dear friend!!<br /><br />LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your book!!!!!!!septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-86284942072136551862011-10-18T18:08:04.635+02:002011-10-18T18:08:04.635+02:00BISH: I hope your reasons to visit get so many you...BISH: I hope your reasons to visit get so many you just have to come! :)<br /><br />PK: I hope a visit to SA soon moves up to the top of your list!<br /><br />COLD: Yes, I read somewhere that the level of hope for South African youths of all races is amongst the highest in the world! Andre Brink is one of the best! :)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-17909900486894453892011-10-17T20:01:36.477+02:002011-10-17T20:01:36.477+02:00South Africa looks like an amazing country to me.
...South Africa looks like an amazing country to me.<br /><br />Some time ago, when I helped my son prepare for a geopraphy test at school, I learnt that South Africa belongs to the so-called NIC countries (Newly Industrialized Country), together with Brazil and India and some others. These countries have are on the way up and have a positive development. <br /><br />I read many books by Andre Brink when I was young. Great author >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-50981038349749574012011-10-17T15:08:39.812+02:002011-10-17T15:08:39.812+02:00Impressive stuff. I've always been fascinated ...Impressive stuff. I've always been fascinated with South Africa. I'll get there one day to tour around. It's on the list. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-48847910401886454912011-10-17T14:11:08.565+02:002011-10-17T14:11:08.565+02:00All the more reason to come for a visit.All the more reason to come for a visit.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-61352238260010562032011-10-16T07:32:59.271+02:002011-10-16T07:32:59.271+02:00LAURI: "Resilient" is a good word. Actua...LAURI: "Resilient" is a good word. Actually, it's a GREAT word to describe South Africa! :)<br /><br />REBECCA: Glad you enjoyed it!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-50553975363755115902011-10-16T06:00:26.158+02:002011-10-16T06:00:26.158+02:00oh how lovely! I found this so informative. Well...oh how lovely! I found this so informative. Well done!Rebecca A Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157030856692233491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-21148865517186945622011-10-14T13:04:20.695+02:002011-10-14T13:04:20.695+02:00This is lovely Judy. Headlines do not a country ma...This is lovely Judy. Headlines do not a country make. South Africa is a beautiful, resilient country.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-18763248797296489022011-10-12T09:58:07.355+02:002011-10-12T09:58:07.355+02:00MELISSA: I’m glad to hear our beloved country is o...MELISSA: I’m glad to hear our beloved country is on your must-see list! <br /><br />JC: Yes, I suspect most ordinary people just get on with their own lives and trust their leaders…sometimes to their detriment. :(<br /><br />ANN: Oh I loved Precious! The TV show made from the books was also excellent! <br /><br />FRANCES: I’m also not a great fan of Coetzee (sacrilege, I know!) <br /><br />TERESA: This is a fascinating continent – once you’ve visited, Africa is in your blood…and, eish!, you can already speak one vital word! :)<br /><br />DAMARIA: Oh absolutely! I often think that the reason we manage to survive what appear to others to be insurmountable obstacles is because of our people! <br /><br />OCEANGIRL: We’d love to have you…!<br /><br />HILARY: Jock of the Bushveld’s another great story – there were so many powerful local books/authors I couldn’t mention because of space limitations it was quite frustrating! <br /><br />MARILYN: If you remember Eish!, you’re ready to visit…!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-17227871600150452082011-10-12T05:23:27.846+02:002011-10-12T05:23:27.846+02:00A lovely and thoughtful post, as always, Judy, and...A lovely and thoughtful post, as always, Judy, and I really appreciated learning what "Eish!" meant!! Thank you ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-73045899770809599642011-10-11T22:47:57.980+02:002011-10-11T22:47:57.980+02:00Hi Judy .. the good and the bad - Jock of the Bush...Hi Judy .. the good and the bad - Jock of the Bushveld .. a beautiful story of a Staffie ... and Helen Suzman, who was the sole parliamentarian unequivocally opposed to apartheid for many years.<br /><br />There's sadness too ... but as you say there is warmth and love and hope in a country that is still battered with dark troubles.<br /><br />Then there's modern hope .. via the writings of the Judy Croome's for the future .. the writers in the anthology "Notes from the Underground" .. <br /><br />A land of hope and glory .. it needs some inspiration and some leadership ..<br /><br />Wonderful read .. Cheers .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-43602726872124145722011-10-11T17:01:46.096+02:002011-10-11T17:01:46.096+02:00I want to go to South Africa.I want to go to South Africa.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-78141837475747617762011-10-11T09:49:51.347+02:002011-10-11T09:49:51.347+02:00Beautiloe letter. Can I add that I also love South...Beautiloe letter. Can I add that I also love South Africa for its people? In the middle of all the scaremongering, you will find many South Africans who are friendly and willing to hep a stranger. And the fun and funny conversations you can have with people while waiting in the queue to be served! DamariaDamaria Sennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844894356665627961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-13859053906856510312011-10-11T04:53:44.470+02:002011-10-11T04:53:44.470+02:00How beautiful--your post. I would love to visit Af...How beautiful--your post. I would love to visit Africa.<br /><br />I will use the word Eish! <br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-58418110712507156152011-10-10T16:29:16.587+02:002011-10-10T16:29:16.587+02:00I would love to visit South Africa (I've only ...I would love to visit South Africa (I've only been to Zambia). Not sure about Coetzee, though (hated Disgrace), but I LOVE Andre Brink!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-38952467466253434622011-10-10T16:24:39.787+02:002011-10-10T16:24:39.787+02:00Great post. For me, the Ladies No. 1 Detective Age...Great post. For me, the Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency gave a more personal look into the lives of Africans.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-58491146539787064632011-10-10T10:18:09.406+02:002011-10-10T10:18:09.406+02:00A lovely tribute to a beautiful country! We should...A lovely tribute to a beautiful country! We should always bear in mind that the shortcomings and beliefs of a country's ruling party are not necessarily reflected in its people.<br /><br />J.C.<br /><br /><i>Join me in the <b><a href="http://jc-martin.com/fighterwriter/2011/10/trick-or-treat/" rel="nofollow">Trick or Treat Spooktacular</a></b>! Could you help make the Grand Prize a brand new Kindle Touch?</i>J.C. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567971311643106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-74427696839960802382011-10-10T08:25:03.760+02:002011-10-10T08:25:03.760+02:00What a beautiful love letter for an amazing countr...What a beautiful love letter for an amazing country. I have longed to visit South Africa, it is on my must-see-before-I-die list. <br /><br />You bring up an excellent point. If we want to truly see the world, then we must look beyond the trappings of headlines, government and policies. The people, the land, the culture, these are the things that we should see. Thank you for sharing your country with us. I will definitely be checking out some of these authors and poets you have written so eloquently about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.com