Monthly Archives: January 2014

31 Jan

Ambition

Ambition

“One day,” he said, “We will own all of this.” “Urgh,” she thought, “I’ve only just finished decluttering my sock drawer.” It’s been a day of watching …

 
By Lynsey
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30 Jan

Feeling flabulous

Feeling flabulous

Some days just leave you with just a little less bounce than you might’ve imagined, or wanted. Maybe the sun isn’t shining as it should/could, maybe …

 
By Lynsey
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30 Jan

My rock

My rock

An unexpected by-product of undertaking postgraduate study was to meet my soul mate. Lynsey is not only my love, he is my rock. He is always …

 
By Marica
Filed under: celebrations, family, love, memories, passion, poetry, seeing, spirit
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29 Jan

Under African skies

Under African skies

Today was a beautiful sunny day, and the sky was about as blue as it gets. I couldn’t wait to get out of the office …

 
By Lynsey
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29 Jan

Brilliant blue

Brilliant blue

Seated with my back to the window The glare on my computer screen makes me turn around. Amazement at the view. Brilliant blue. Not a cloud to be seen. Nothing …

 
By Marica
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29 Jan

The Lion Catcher

The Lion Catcher

I remember the first time I ever noticed this sculpture I was probably not much more than 8 years old. I asked my dad what …

 
By Zofia
Filed under: art, exploring, family, memories, public art, sculpture, Wellington
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28 Jan

Her story

Her story

On this day thirty six years ago, a newly married couple walked out the doors of this church – St Mary of the Angels in …

 
By Marica
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28 Jan

Fear and loathing

Fear and loathing

Some days, some things, fill you with absolute revulsion. You know you don’t want to do it, but you do. It was everything you thought …

 
By Lynsey
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27 Jan

Memory joggers

Memory joggers

As a young girl I could never understand how my mother could get the names of her children wrong. I am not Diana or Valentina. …

 
By Marica
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27 Jan

A pattern is emerging…

A pattern is emerging…

It always fascinates me how, when I start to become interested in something, suddenly it’s all about me. Call it apophenia or synchronicity, or call …

 
By Lynsey
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