Was it this time last year I first heard/read/watched Bayo Akomolafe? thanks to all those magic 0s and 1s and the people who understand them and pack them into tiny shards of silicon, this morning I heard some words again. It appears he spoke them three days ago, on June 3rd 2021 : “I speak to … More Another Summer Comes
I am having a Mary Oliver moment … or two … or three. Her poetry is a joy. What is the Greatest Gift? by Mary Oliver, in Red Bird What is the greatest gift? Could it be the world itself – the oceans, the meadowlark, the patience of the trees in the wind? Could it … More The Greatest Gift
This is me most days out somewhere keeping out of trouble looking after myself hoping to continue being active etc etc And while I am out either I am with a friend (such as one who took this picture) or with others (listening talking sharing) or I am on my own. I go through the … More I think about …
Last days in New Zealand at least for a while. After collecting the boys at school, we went to the river. The Manawatu river flows through Palmerston North, and there is a long bankside walk just at the end of Ruahine Street. Perfect for boys and bicycles. What else can I say? I am leaving. … More Manawatu – and enjoying life
3rd June Allison is 11 4th June Ruby is 11 Like last year – they decided to have a joint party and spent this week writing invitations: Please Come to Ruby and Allison’s Water Party at Fresh Pond, Sunday 1-3pm. I went early with Hershin (Allison’s Dad) to get stuff ready while Ruby’s Dad and … More Please come to Ruby and Allison’s Party
Sidey’s weekend theme: The Decision Why pick a picture which to me is so neutral? Just a board game… a statue at that… not representing the kind of decision which took me to a different life. But then most of the big things which changed my life were not the result of my decisions at … More Decisions Decisions
My World, Your World, One World 