Musings, New Zealand, Poetry

Grandad’s Patch

Grandad Ballard and with the assistance 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.

Life at No.22, Musings

An Inspiring Woman

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

Family History, Musings, Poetry

Goodbye, Dad

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.

Family History, Musings, New Zealand

Growing up in Paradise

New Zealand in the 1960's to the 1980's was a relative paradise