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Author: CJ Bowers

The Weekly Post, travel

Looking for Adventure: Welkom in Suid-Afrika

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 CJ Bowers

29 hours travelled. From start to finish. 3 separate flights. One of which lasted 14 hours and 32 minutes. The longest trip of my life. All with a 10 month old in tow. Welcome to South Africa!

Tagged adventure, baby, exhausted, explore, family, long, Nathan, parent, South Africa, story, travel, tripLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

Of Love and Leaves

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 CJ Bowers

As the days grew shorter and the sun dipped lower in the sky, a subtle change began to sweep across the land…

Tagged apple, autumn, change, cozy, fall, fire, leaves, love, orange, pumpkin, red, season, seasons, yellowLeave a comment
Parenting, The Weekly Post

On a Plane With You

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 CJ Bowers

Baby Nathan's first trip, reaching for the sky...

Tagged air conditioning, airplane, baby, children, help me, hot, no air, travellingLeave a comment
Reflections, The Weekly Post

Embrace

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 CJ Bowers

Embrace the beauty of uncertainty today…

Tagged affirmation, Creative Writing, embrace, inspiration, Reflections, thoughtsLeave a comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

How to Be a Man

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 CJ Bowers

Today, I take my leave...

Tagged child, childcare, children, leave, maternity, parental, parental leave, paternity, workLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

My Son, My Son

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 CJ Bowers

I look at you, and see myself, reflected in your eyes…

Tagged children, Creative Writing, love, Nathan, parent, Parenting, poem1 Comment
Creative Writing, Fiction, story

Tails of Fire

August 27, 2023August 28, 2023 CJ Bowers

Nathan and River find trouble in the forest.

Tagged animals, dog, Fiction, fire, forest, forest fire, hero, heroes, Lila, Oliver, owl, Pets, River, storyLeave a comment
The Weekly Post

A Journey Fit for a Hobbit

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 CJ Bowers

Every journey starts with a single step.At least that's what we're told. And despite the cringeworthy use of a cliche, I hate to admit it, but they’re 100% right.

Tagged Bree, challenge, Conqueror, exercise, Frodo, Hobbiton, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, marathon, The One Ring, The ShireLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

The Breath

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 CJ Bowers

We were younger once. So full of energy. Our whole lives were still ahead of us. I remember…

Tagged Creative Writing, dog, Fiction, life, life lessons, loss, parent, pet, Pets, storyLeave a comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

Bed Matters

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 CJ Bowers

One simple yet often overlooked habit holds the potential to impact our overall productivity, mindset, and happiness: making our beds.

Tagged bed, beds, habits, happy, making the bed, positive, positivity, sleepLeave a comment

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