Infinite arcs
The south coast. The sun arcs overhead. Waves rolling out like freshly floured pastry on the shore. The ancient traditions of worshipping on the sea …
16 Sep
It’s all happening…
It’s all happening…
Sometimes it’s hard to see change happening. Good change that is. Bad change seems to have a special gift for happening incredibly quickly. Good things …
15 Sep
JSH <3 ABs
JSH <3 ABs
On the plywood wall, young love sears with a white hot heat. Somebody JSH has a big, hot red heart for somebody ABs. Probably someone Joan …
14 Sep
Flash mobs
Flash mobs
I think half the city was involved in the ‘random’, ‘spontaneous’ flash mobbed Samoan haka in downtown Wellington today. I’m unsure whether it was a …
13 Sep
Making plans
Making plans
Early this afternoon a deeply evil looking cloud rolled across Wellington from the south. Soon after, in addition to the outbursts of lightning and loud …
12 Sep
Drowning in work
Drowning in work
I watered Plant at work today. Yes, this is the legendary plant, known to friends the world over as Plant. I didn’t want to over-water …
11 Sep
Clipping the vines
Clipping the vines
I’m growing plans that I hope will lead to an exhibition next year. The trick is to clip off the twigs and branches that lead …
10 Sep
What’s your story – 005
What’s your story – 005
Goodness, it’s been ages since we gave you a chance to add a story. Well, better late than never. Here’s your chance to tell us …
10 Sep
Spring calls
Spring calls
It’s hard to imagine a more quintessential New Zealand image than a tui gathering nectar from a kowhai hightlighted against a bright blue sky. It …
09 Sep
The Big Banana
The Big Banana
Tonight, on the waterfront, the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra were in fine form. For sheer musical meaty goodness it’s very, very hard to beat them. I …