Swann Song
There’s an autumnal bite in the air. Feels like snow in the Ruahines Ranges. Autumn is coming for sure. My friends in England have been bemoaning the fact there’s been
Kiwi Barbie
“Barbie Girl” is a song in the bubblegum pop genre by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua who released it in 1997 as their third single. The song is included on the album ‘Aquarium’ and was written by
Jumbo Gumbo
This morning I woke up wanting to eat gumbo. It happens sometimes! I’m a great gumbo fan. Gumbo is a type of spicy stew typical of Louisiana and South Carolina cuisines but also eaten
Family Favourites
Growing up I think kiwi kids thought they were born in paradise, they were of course because it was and is still by world standards. Childhood is memorable for
A Real Foxy Moron
My friend Tezza called me a lovely contradiction once. To this day I’m not sure whether that was a compliment or not, he never did say, but then he’s a
