Chronicle Number Next 2006

October 1, 2006

Welcome to the chronically late Chronicle…

Each year i try to collect some reflections on the year gone “bye” to share with friends near and far, those i’ve long-last seen, those who’re here on the scene, and all who’ve helped make these memories.  Read the rest of this entry »


Chronicle Number Next 2005

September 5, 2005

Hey there

It’s been a looong time since the last Chronicle Number Next broadcast (see https://marcuscollins.wordpress.com/category/chronicles/) — every year i try to recollect what’s been happening in an email to friends near and far, those i’ve long last seen, and those who’ve helped make these memories…  Read the rest of this entry »


Chronicle Number Next 2004

April 14, 2004

Hey guys

Well, Easter is behind us, and the elections past. The once-more lit-up cross up at the top of the Papegaaiberg mountain just north-west of my flat and good music provide some inspiration for catching up with y’all again…

So much has happened this past year that it makes me dizzy to contemplate writing at length, so here are some of the headlines and highlights since Easter last year (full news bulletin at eight…)  Read the rest of this entry »


Chronicle Number Next 2003

April 19, 2003

Well, Easter is with us: the time for remembering God’s grace, love, and purpose for us

Today is also special to me because it was one year ago that I moved to Stellenbosch. The past year has been one one of major challenges, questions and choices; but also one of the greatest excitement, discovery, growth, joy and purpose. Let me remember with you some of the highlights of this past year. For those of you whom I’ve been fortunate to see recently, I hope you’ll pardon the remiss repetition; for those further afield, I do miss you and you are always in mind! Read the rest of this entry »