Monthly Archives: May 2010

11 May

253 – Java Man

253 – Java Man

I drink a lot of coffee. Always have, always will. I have the soothing ‘good night coffee’ before I go to bed. I have the …

 
By Lynsey
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10 May

252 – Perfect day

252 – Perfect day

This morning the garden really wanted me to stay and play. In the crisp misty air the light was – well – just beautiful. I …

 
By Lynsey
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09 May

251 – Mother’s Day

251 – Mother’s Day

My Mum loves bulbs. I do too. As far back as I can remember bulbs have been part of our idea of garden essentials. Amongst …

 
By Lynsey
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08 May

250 – Where were you in ’72?

250 – Where were you in ’72?

I was in small town New Zealand. We finished school and, irrespective of potential or talent, most of us pointed ourselves towards factory or labouring …

 
By Lynsey
Filed under: friends, history, memories, Wanganui
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07 May

249 – Do not stand in the middle, go to the right or to the left.

249 – Do not stand in the middle, go to the right or to the left.

Undermine their pompous authority, reject their moral standards, make anarchy and disorder your trademarks. Cause as much chaos and disruption as possible but don’t let …

 
By Lynsey
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06 May

248 – Damian turns 27

248 – Damian turns 27

Today’s Damian’s birthday. Talk about one small step for man, one giant step for mankind. D’s bent the rules and beat the odds for some …

 
By Lynsey
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05 May

247 – Halcyon days

247 – Halcyon days

We’ve had some quite amazing days recently – we’re well on the way to Winter now, but so far the usual wintry breezes have stayed …

 
By Lynsey
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04 May

246 – Could we be richer?

246 – Could we be richer?

This morning was just crisp and clear and still and beautiful. I wanted to drink in the air the way I can remember drinking the …

 
By Lynsey
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03 May

245 – The Birth of Motion

245 – The Birth of Motion

Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow. — Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931) I …

 
By Lynsey
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02 May

244 – Cabbage jewels

244 – Cabbage jewels

This afternoon it was totally still in the garden. Not a breath of wind. I could hear the bird calls echoing from across the valley …

 
By Lynsey
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