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07 Apr

Autumn

Autumn

I like the way the autumn light seems to change colours. Sometimes colours become muted, maybe silvered or hazy. Alternatively, bright reds seem to leap …

 
By Lynsey
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17 Sep

Infinite arcs

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 …

 
By Lynsey
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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 …

 
By Lynsey
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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 …

 
By Lynsey
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04 Sep

Good times

Good times

For me, the last year seems to have been one of almost relentless loss. It sometimes feels like a non-stop Autumn when the leaves continue …

 
By Lynsey
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01 Jul

Your inner jungle

Your inner jungle

Although we are heading into Spring, the southerly wind made it harder for me to believe. It’s not that I didn’t want to believe. I …

 
By Lynsey
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30 Mar

Coming home

Coming home

Weekends are often about trying to cross a few chores off the list. Cram in a movie. Catch up with whanau. Cook. Clean. Fix. Make. …

 
By Lynsey
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13 Mar

Ephemera

Ephemera

So beautiful. Early morning sun sparkling on the countless spider webs stranding across the graceful parsley umbrels. The seeds are maturing and already the replacement …

 
By Lynsey
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02 Jan

Pea green

Pea green

The soft new sugar-snap peas leaves are so beautiful in the morning light. I love the way they stretch out with their delicate tendrils. When …

 
By Lynsey
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10 Aug

344 – Sea to Sky

344 – Sea to Sky

Daisy wheels? Sun bursts? Snowflakes? Who knows – who cares? It’s just nice to roll through Civic Square and see that someone has bothered to …

 
By Lynsey
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