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Grandad’s Patch

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Suzanne

Grandad Ballard became a market gardener when he was given the opportunity to buy fertile land in Gisborne after the war. With Nana's helping hands they grew an abundance of kumara.

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Tagged #gisborne, #nzhistory, #poetry, Family18 Comments
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An Inspiring Woman

March 8, 2023March 12, 2023 Suzanne

Instead of focusing on how much further we must go for equal rights. I will concentrate on one extraordinary woman.

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Tagged #internationalwomensday, #newzealand, Family13 Comments
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Goodbye, Dad

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Suzanne

Our Dad - no words can fully describe the loss that will be felt for years to come if not all our lives. Though we know it's a blessing that he can now be at peace.

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Tagged #bereavement, #Dad, #familyphotographer, #parents/family, #poetry, Family45 Comments
Musings, New Zealand, Photography

Childhood’s Weirdness and Wonderment

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 Suzanne

I am not sure about you. I admittedly did some weird stuff as a child

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Tagged #beachtime, #newzealand #aotearoa, #ohopebeach, #papamoabeach, Family, Photography29 Comments
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Fly high, Mary

July 7, 2022August 14, 2022 Suzanne

Sometimes there are no answers to our questions about why certain events occur in life.

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