A dream about my dead son

and SA's broken schools

I had a wonderful, peaceful dream last night. Was helping a group of youngsters with something arty and asked my son Travis to lend a hand. He did. Gently, patiently, with a smile. Woke up this morning with heart rest. Travis, you see, passed away five years ago today. He was 21 years, seven months and 14 days old.

Mooi River's well paid Councillors 

fiddle while the town slowly dies

Mooi River is home to a man who reminds me what politics is supposed to be about – selfless leaders fearlessly serving the people. Ken Denysschen is the sole DA representative on the Mpofana City Council. He provides insight into how dysfunctional some small municipalities like his have become. Brace yourself.

Micel Schnehage scoops the most deserving journalism award. Ever. 

Little provides more pleasure than witnessing the flourishing of those once mentored. Over the years I've enjoyed great joy watching the progress of many whom I helped guide during their early years in financial journalism. But few public accolades struck as delighted a chord as seeing former Moneyweb colleague Micel Schenhage honoured this week as 2013 Property News Journalist of the Year. Hers is a really special achievement.

Berkshire AGM - Warren + Charlie

Show as it happened; PM edition

Here are my Tweets from the afternoon session of the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. Have occasionally expanded the original Tweets to provide context (additions in brackets).

Berkshire AGM - Warren + Charlie 

Show as it happened; AM edition

Much as we Tweeples like to believe otherwise, not everyone's yet converted to Twitter. So for those who missed my live Tweeting from the Berkshire Hathaway AGM in Omaha, all the postings are together in this and the next piece. They give a great overview of what the 30 000 of us heard from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on Saturday. 

Live from Omaha - The Warren and Charlie Show via Twitter!

Am all set for Warren Buffett's big day – the Berkshire Hathaway AGM here in Omaha on May 4th 2013. This year, instead of copious note taking and the next week trying to decipher them, will be using Twitter to record proceedings. You can follow through the stream on the home page of the blogsite – or going directly to www.twitter.com/alechogg.