Category: Photography
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Back in New Zealand
And so glad of it. I found myself taking huge gulps of the swampy salty Māngere air as I crossed the tarmac at Auckland Airport to clamber up into the final plane in the long journey home to New Zealand from Illinois. Landing in Wellington, I discovered that my son had come to pick me…
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Super Slow But Moving with Purpose
There is a saying in our family that you might know by now; Step Step Peck. When faced with a mammoth challenge be a chook. Step Step (Scratch a Bit) Peck. They just keep on going. One foot and one beak after the other. Step Step Peck. A chicken does not see the enormity of…
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I Love You To The Farm and Back
Or rather: I love you to the Beach and then Back to the Farmy. I leave the farm today. In a few hours actually, so I had better finish my packing. Packing is a bit like writing – I throw everything in there then spend the rest of the time editing stuff back out.! The…
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Quacker Gymnastics
What is the word for sad and happy. This blog site is like an old comfy couch that we are leaving for a beautiful cushiony swing on the porch. I am excited about the swing chair on the porch but still I will be sad to leave our old lumpy couch. It still bears the…
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Stylish and Sun-Safe. The Power of The Hat.
A simple and effective way to protect your face from the sun, get less wrinkles, regulate your temperature, avoid the squint and mitigate the risk of skin cancer. Wear your hat! I am NOT kidding. I never ever go out into sunlight without my hat. And sunblock is so full of chemicals. Did you know…
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