Family History, Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

A Genial Gardener

A tribute to Uncle Danny, a man I only knew for approximately a quarter of his 80+ years, though the Squire knew him all of his.

Family History, Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

Uncle Fred & The Whitebait Season

Sometimes Spring isn't always about those pretty blossoms.

Life at No.22, Monthly Updates, The Changing Seasons

What’s been happening? Winter 2023

Life can be strange sometimes, and it's still throwing us small, catchable curve balls. Funnily enough, I am still fond of balls, and a highlight of my week is to head off and throw one into a hoop and bounce it around a court with a superb bunch of women.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

Flying High into the Night’s Sky

Dedicated to a man who made me think and smile, even if I did disagree with his viewpoint, and to my beautiful-hearted cousin, kia kaha.

Cycling, Life at No.22, Musings

Getting all Fancy on a Cycle

In September, more than 200 cities worldwide, including Istanbul, Paris, Vancouver, Berlin and London, and wonderfully Tauranga, will also host the most vivid women-created event.