Category Archive: wellbeing

Talkin’ trash

Talkin’ trash

When we launched out on our Fresh New Day journey about 18 months or so ago I was determined to not become some sort of …

 

Put on your own parade

Put on your own parade

Teams from around the world are here in Wellington for the International Rugby Sevens. It’s an annual event and it kicks off with a lunch-time …

 

Consider the sparrows

Consider the sparrows

For the second time in as many days I watched sparrows gorging on muffins. In this case I think it was a chocolate chip muffin. …

 

365 – A year or so

365 – A year or so

God is a concept, By which we can measure, Our pain, I’ll say it again, God is a concept, By which we can measure, Our pain, I don’t believe in magic, I don’t …

 

360 – The World Headquarters of the Verb

360 – The World Headquarters of the Verb

It’s true you can’t live here by chance, you have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe. This is the city …

 

359 – Paddle your own canoe

359 – Paddle your own canoe

If you’re unable, or unwilling, to paddle your own canoe, you can always go down on the waterfront and there rent a kayak. From there …

 

355 – The Power of Tea

355 – The Power of Tea

Wrinkles are the tattoos we wear made with ink mixed from blood and charcoal made from the tree of life. How often in life do you …

 

350 – Stretching, reaching

350 – Stretching, reaching

These sculptures down on post office square always entertain me. The shining stainless steel reflect the blue neon and the lights from the surrounding buildings. …

 

349 – Holding on

349 – Holding on

This nation was built by men who took risks – pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business men who were not afraid of …

 

348 – Orinoco flows

348 – Orinoco flows

Wellington has a very good selection of sculpture on display in public settings. This water and neon sculpture isn’t especially thrilling during the daylight, but …