Family History, Life at No.22, Musings

Hotel Buller and Uncle Bill

During the 1940s, my great Uncle Bill (Nana Ballard's brother) worked, visited or did both at the Hotel Buller in Westport.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

Under the Pohutukawa

Wishing you all a safe, jolly and relaxing festive season.

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.