Monthly Archives: June 2012

And then it was still

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

This week my country has been under the influence of a storm system straight out of the southern ocean. The wind has been fierce in strength and chill factor, here, most of the week. It has swung from north west … Continue reading →

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Things that can stop your heart

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Yesterday, and again this morning, were times when my heart took a lurch or two. Some lurches were favourable to my heart’s well being, others were not so friendly. The first pleasing surprise came in the form of a letter … Continue reading →

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Treasures and mementos

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

One of my children, now grown up, was given this collection of shells and seeds by a friend’s family from Playcentre. They had contact with various scientists and were happy to gift us this array of treasures. The land snail … Continue reading →

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A quote for Monday

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

“Revelations are found in clouds” Serge Kahili King

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Matariki and quintessence

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Matariki, the Maori New Year celebrates the return of the Pleiades star constellation to our southern night sky. This occurs at the time of the shortest day. My Camellia Quintessence (more here about this lovely plant) near my door bloomed … Continue reading →

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Twilight sky and the new moon

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

The twilight sky tonight was both dramatic, and in different directions, very understated. Here are some photos I snapped this evening. I even captured a blurry new moon. I need a tripod to stop night time photo blur but you … Continue reading →

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Flag Day, shortest day

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

It is winter solstice here today, the shortest day and the weather is cold and wet with a brisk breeze blowing. The clouds are heavy and the light is low. My mother would have described the day as “dour.” All … Continue reading →

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Short day, big hunger

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Tomorrow is the shortest day which means today was almost as short. I headed out to the garden in the dimming daylight to pick some silver beet. I was surprised to find this hedgehog snuffling about. I offered it some … Continue reading →

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Tui territory trimmed

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The very tall, dense Magnolia in our neighbour’s property has recently been trimmed to let more light and sunshine into our home and property. This was a favourite tree for the Tui (or Tuis) to sit and sing in. Sadly … Continue reading →

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Rain, colour, light and the sunset

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Last night as the sun was setting the sky and house were filled with golden light which attracted my attention. It was raining heavily and to the east and south there was an impressive rainbow and in fact, to the … Continue reading →

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