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The Passing
I held the hand of The Passing. For four long weeks my light shone brightly as I willingly gave it in an effort to soothe the pain, anguish and confusion of The Passing. Blessed are those who pass quickly for … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday 28092016
Pilgrimage
Roll With The Punches
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan. Unexpected and unavoidable things crop up which can throw a spanner in the works. Things I did not expect that have altered my house renovation plans this year. I did not expect my … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Home Renovations, Philosophy, Photography
Tagged Beaches, Gold Coast, Roll with the punches
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Death
I try to keep my writing light-hearted. Thinking about it, I would say that pretty much reflects they type of person I am. I could have a blog that only talks about the good stuff so I asked myself what … Continue reading
Whakapapa
Whakapapa (Māori pronunciation: [ˈfakapapa]), is a fundamental principle that permeates the whole of Māori culture. It is a paradigm of cultural discourse and provides the basis for establishing, enhancing, and even challenging relationships between individuals, whanau (families), hapū (local tribal … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand, Philosophy, Photography
Tagged iwi, Kahungunu and Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ruawharo, Ruawharo marae, Whakapapa
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Blowing Sh*t Up
There are no boundaries in my fantasies. If I did not have a place to escape to, I would surely go insane. Holding things in damages you. Letting anger out is good. It’s a good thing because once it’s out, … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Philosophy, Photography, Relationships
Tagged anger, blowing shit up, breaking point, fantasies, Lightning
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My Religion
“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion.” – quote Abraham Lincoln
Mercy Campaign
I’ve never considered myself the “bleeding heart type”. I would have no hesitation in pulling the trigger if a convicted ‘pedo’ or child killer were standing in front of me. I joined the mercy campaign in support of the two … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, News, Philosophy, Photography
Tagged Andrew Chan, Bali 9, Execute, Mercy Campaign, Myuran Sukumaran
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The Worst Acid Trip Ever
I was in grade 11 when I met my first boyfriend. He was a cousin of a friend of my sisters. She was visiting him in hospital and my sister and I tagged along. Dave was involved in a roll … Continue reading