by Solene | Aug 28, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
A few months ago, my phone rang unexpectedly and broke the silence that usually surrounds me as I write. The caller – the Director of a Play I had auditioned for – bare incredible news. “The lead role is yours if you want it…” he said calmly. “Really?!” I replied...
by Solene | Jul 18, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Sunday 15 July 2018 – France becomes World Champion!!! As the team lifts the trophy, butterflies invade my belly… But when I look around, reality sets in. It’s just past 3 am and I’m sitting in my living room on the other side of the world,...
by Solene | Jul 5, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
On Tuesday, I attended a talk given by Polish Holocaust survivor Gary Gray, at the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Melbourne. His presentation was raw, honest and unbelievably emotional. It somehow felt as though the atrocities he described took place only yesterday. Each...
by Solene | May 13, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders, Articles Books
I wrote a book! I promise you. And I published it too… It has pages. It has chapters. And a pretty cover too… A cute book. A material book. And a true book too… So exciting. So exhausting. And so surreal too… From me. To you. And for all of...
by Solene | Apr 17, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Just over a week ago, I walked a marathon. 42.2 kilometres. It took me 7 hours and 11 minutes to complete it. No running, no jogging, just walking one step at a time. I started off pumped and ready to go but, a few hours in, things started to get rough. It was hot,...
by Solene | Mar 29, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
… You can’t answer the question “Where are you from?” in less than 10 minutes. New Friend: “So, where are you from?” Me: “Such a vast topic… How long do you have?” … You’ve bought a one-way ticket...
