Ramblings of Ruby

    ABSTRACT SHAPES By RubyS Living in this beautiful and culture enriched country, boasting majestic wonders in nature, wildlife and vast bio-diversity, we have much to appreciate and enjoy.      In every area, nook and cranny of South Africa, we, along with every crook and nanny, are presented (or confronted – depending on how you perceive things) with diversity. Boasting a sum of eleven official languages according to our constitution, I can comprehend and almost appreciate a misconception or misunderstanding amongst different circles and cultures.   Often, due to our lack of understanding and even more often, our lack of trying to understand our actions and words are misconceived, resulting in unsavoury responses and outcomes.   The sad part is that more often than not, the intentions behind many actions and words are innocent.   Instead of putting in a bit of effort (but heaven forbid that we strain ourselves) to see what the actual ...