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    Category: musings

    Freedom – some thoughts

    Freedom who carries the cost, who has the responsibility?

    November 26, 2020 by leorust

    Dear Katie

    I am writing this for you, but probably for me. I could claim that I knew you back then. That I saw you in Stuttgart. But that… Read more “Dear Katie”

    August 29, 2020 by leorust

    Wendy

    You sat in the middle of the room. Surrounded by people. A guru to us all. Many considered you a dear friend. Wrapped in your blanket on… Read more “Wendy”

    February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by leorust

    Where is scene 2 in the rooi koppies?

    I switched off my GPS. It would not lead me to where I wanted to go. Speed bumps and traffic, high double fences mark the privileged. I… Read more “Where is scene 2 in the rooi koppies?”

    January 12, 2017 by leorust

    My parents did not name me Leo. I chose it.

    Well actually that is not quite true. It is short for my Christian name which none of my friends could pronounce. A good friend once introduced me… Read more “My parents did not name me Leo. I chose it.”

    January 6, 2017January 12, 2017 by leorust

    Spring time is here.

    This is the season for insurance. Somehow it always happens. Somehow despite previous experience I always get caught out. No other season is like it. Summer is… Read more “Spring time is here.”

    October 11, 2016December 21, 2016 by leorust

    Today is indeed another TUEsday*

    This piece has been brewing in my head a while. I hoped it would go away during the Olympics. I watched only one race (can’t remember which… Read more “Today is indeed another TUEsday*”

    October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 by leorust

    No Fear

    The first thing I see is a FB message that my oldest friend is safe. “Safe from what?” That means others are unsafe – in danger. Only… Read more “No Fear”

    July 29, 2016November 25, 2022 by leorust

    “When is enough, enough?” Ian asked

    I close my eyes in the crowd, in that town square, in that time. Vangelis is playing – Chamonix town square at the start of UTMB I… Read more ““When is enough, enough?” Ian asked”

    June 8, 2016December 21, 2016 by leorust

    Today I want to tell you a story.

    Back in the  90’s I was actively progressing through the grades in rock climbing. I wanted to consume everything. I wanted to get better. Slowly and steadily… Read more “Today I want to tell you a story.”

    May 13, 2016November 25, 2022 by leorust

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