I am a proud Kiwi with a Kiwi Mother from fine Scottish ancestry and a Manx father. My pseudonym reflects my love of my late father. The Isle of Man, aka Ellan Vannin, is well known for TT Races and i
Cindy is excited. She is the most popular girl in school! Since being elected class president, Cindy has hosted all of the important parties, even a very fancy Fancy Dress. Her invitations to all of the most important parties have quite overwhelmed her. She has to bring along her best
It is pouring with rain. The rugby field is a quagmire. The other players have retreated to the warmth of the locker room. Even the spectators have gathered up their umbrellas and scarves and are leaving the stands. It is now a rugby match where one man stands alone. He
We all know the fear of the axe. Older Kiwis remember well chopping wood ready for winter and the hard work it takes to chop the firewood that fuels the fire that keeps us warm in the long winter months. We never needed to be told to be careful. We
I own the complete set of Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby”. I watch the episodes every time I start to lose faith in New Zealand. That series restores my sense of humour and makes me smile at the idiocy that is overwhelming us. Those 7 periods with Mr Gormsby are
When I taught adults in a mature learning setting, I suggested that our own view of a situation was what influences our perception of the same facts and the same scenario. I cited the tale of the flooded river. The bridge was washed away and a young woman was left
