Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

Embracing Stillness: The Pohutukawa

Springtime brings contemplation within the short moments of stillness.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

When Night turns to Light

On a spring day, the westerly wind, alongside poetic thoughts, inspired me to keep going.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

An Engaging Tui

As spring enters her own, blooms open, and nectar is there for the taking, and the Tui sings lustily with another lick.

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.