Dealing with the human “wild card” OPINION: The generally improving record of (the lower number of ...
Our People, Our Country
Oily Rag: Party time, free plants & winter garden prep
Many thanks to readers who are sending in their great ideas for no or low-cost fun ...
Gorgeous Grandma Day
Do you know what today the 23rd July celebrates? Gorgeous Grandma Day! Gorgeous Grandma Day is designed to celebrate ...
Murder on the court
It is very appropriate that I write this column while Wimbledon is in progress. Tennis has ...
Political action or inaction?
OPINION: Should action be taken against the Green’s Metirua Turei for not telling the truth about ...
Leipzig: A musical interlude
After five wonderful days in Paris, we travelled to Leipzig as my partner has a passion ...
Bibliophile or bookworm
I love books. I love reading. I love words. I read books again and again and ...
Why being liberal with your praise is one of the best ideas
According to a Harvard study, the idea praise to criticism ratio is 5.6:1. For every negative thing you ...
We are the chosen
I’ve known about this amazing quote by Della M Cunnings Wright for some time, and wanted ...
Parents and grandparents – how to make the dynamic work well
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Being a grandparent can ...