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Progress: I planted another tree!
It has been a tough week. I crashed following Tuesday's walk. Big time. Took Wednesday as a complete rest day (from exercise that is,...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Angkor Wat Challenge: Banteay Prei
Tucked away amongst the trees on the edge of Angkor Wat's Archeological Park is Banteay Prei, a small 12th century temple. Quiet and...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Angkor Wat Challenge: Phnom Bok
Phnom Bok temple lies on an astronomical reference point, so that the winter and summer solstices can be observed from the western...
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Angkor Wat Challenge: Bakong Temple
Bakong Temple was the official state temple in Hariharalaya, an ancient city and capital of the Khmer Empire during the 9th Century....
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Progress: Week 1 Completed
After three days of rest, this morning I laced up the walking shoes and headed out for a walk. . . and in the process, I planted a tree!!...
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Angkor Wat Challenge: Stage 2
It was with great anticipation that I arrived at Ta Prohm temple. Possibly the most photographed temple in Angkor due to its unique...
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Angkor Wat Challenge: Stage 1
The medieval city of Angkor once served as the capital of the Khmer Empire, the indigenous people of Cambodia. Only 3mi (5km) east of...
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Wellness Re-Set
I have been battling chronic fatigue for over a year now - following adverse reactions to not one, but two different experimental...
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Words Matter: Cultural Identity
Having worked in various health-related domains for a number of years, I regularly use Māori greetings and favour the word "whānau" not...
Oct 18, 20224 min read


Theme from Musetta’s Waltz from “La Bohème”
(Giacomo Puccini) From “Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level Two” Played on Korg G1B Air Digital Piano: German Concert...
Oct 16, 20222 min read


Pomp and Circumstance No. 1
(Edward Elgar) From “Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level Two” Pomp and Circumstance Marches The Pomp and Circumstance...
Oct 4, 20224 min read


Swinging Sevenths
From “Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level Two” Jazz and Blues music never came naturally for me. Perhaps in time this too...
Oct 4, 20221 min read


Morning Has Broken
(Gaelic Folk Song) From “Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level Two” Morning Has Broken "Morning Has Broken" is a Christian...
Oct 3, 20223 min read


Light and Blue
(Willard A. Palmer) From “Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level Two” Percussion: Builders Next Door Guest Appearance: ...
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Joyful Soul Fuel
One of my earliest memories is of me as a very young child playing on a xylophone. Much to my delight, I was able to replicate familiar...
Sep 2, 20227 min read


Cluster Stitch Scarf
MiniMe isn't a fan of "holey" crochet. Basically, if you can poke your finger through it, it's a no from her. The previous scarf I had...
Nov 12, 20212 min read


I am truly torn
There are two extreme camps in regards to COVID-19 vaccines - each with their own agenda and both ignoring any evidence contradicting...
Aug 15, 20212 min read


The Power to Change Your Mind
A motivational talk by faux-genius and guru of nothing, Vinyl Burns.
Aug 14, 20211 min read


Glass Pebble Scarf
MiniMe wanted a scarf. I wanted to make MiniMe a scarf. Apparently "holey" crochet is offensive. It had to be black; and super soft. I...
Jul 23, 20211 min read


People who touched my life: Miss Sheat
I suddenly thought of my piano teacher... from when I was a teenager. She was an eccentric spinster who lived up the road from us...
Jun 27, 20212 min read
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