I'm a lover of creativity and movement, expressed through photography, words, travel and sports.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — William Shakespeare Volunteering is something I have done throughout my life for various reasons. At the present time, the question I needed to answer was; "What was I going to do with myself now that we weren't… Continue reading The Value of Volunteering
It had to be done. I have been telling myself I needed another exercise challenge. Especially now that me and my new tramping boots and I are rediscovering the New Zealand bush and my leg muscles. It's time to take the Mount on once again and make it a regular thing. That is the theory!… Continue reading The Climb up Mount Maunganui (Mauao)
Summer's still here, though that's been debated of late. Down in the depths of the Southern Hemisphere, that is. Yes, I know it's not the most profound statement to make on this blog. Though we usually sing out quite loudly, even from rooftops, most years the month changes from December to January, then to February. … Continue reading Cake Crumbs and Beach Sand
We, as New Zealanders, are not always known to feel comfortable singing our praises. Though there's one day a year when it's not just acceptable, we are expected to do just that.
The weather, of course! Everyone of you thought it was the folk from the United Kingdom who talked more about the changeable weather. Didn't you? I beg to differ. Zealand, we usually experience a few hot days, then back down to a shall we say "a more inviting temperature". Then some move to our neighbouring… Continue reading What’s the Hot Topic in New Zealand this week?
Life at No. 22 