Christmas characters
The approach of Christmas takes me back to feeling like I am at primary school and we have been told that Folk […]
Tag: covid 19
To those that have, more shall be given
Known as the ‘Matthew effect‘ in honour of the Gospel of Matthew from whence it comes, the principle of those who have […]
Perspectives & inspiration
As usual, when life is feeling a bit scratchy around the edges, it is amazing how a bike ride can put things […]
Lands of hope and stories
I admit it, I am a storage junkie. I love getting matching storage containers in different sizes and then optimising which item […]
The paradox of predictions
Everyone, including me, was dusting off their crystal balls this week as the American election moved to its zenith. The continuous commentary […]
Waka or sieve?
The JumbliesThey went to sea in a Sieve, they did, In a Sieve they went to sea: In spite of all their […]
Who are us?
Jacinda Ardern’s quote “They are us”, spoken in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque attacks, was voted the Massey University quote of […]
Taking stock
Yesterday (September 22) was another happy day in New Zealand, as the majority of the country returned to Alert Level 1 conditions, […]
Things I don’t understand
Of the many things that I don’t understand, the vast majority relate to human nature. I have questions like, why don’t people […]
Elections & Fantasy Literature
When I was a child I really loved fairy stories. I read every single one that was in the library and was […]