It is almost a month since my beloved Edward passed away after his year-long battle with ...
GrownUps Columnists
Do we really want to live for ever?
OPINION: A question that increasingly comes up these days is that of how long-lived humans will ...
Theatrical mysteries of the past
I’m about to start writing my next novel – it will be a sequel (of sorts) ...
The long green grass of home
A few days ago I read two news items that really lifted my spirits. The first ...
My special place in Europe – Northern Italy and Tuscany
I suspect that most people who have travelled a lot have their favourite overseas places. Places ...
New technologies & products – breaking the mass market barrier
There is a well-known introduction curve for new technologies and products. Basically, customers or users of ...
Silly season about to grip the nation
It does not seem possible, but Christmas is almost here. Oily rag households will be busy ...
Performance pay – the pros and cons
OPINION: Despite arguments over the years, performance pay in some form is now part of the ...
Capturing & creating family memories
In an earlier lifetime, I used to be a photographer. Here’s a tip – if you ...
New Zealand book festival
Four years ago, a friend of mine who lives in Devonport, became despondent and then angry ...