He was not Australian born - but his words showed clearly how deeply and passionately his heart and soul belonged to the country that adopted him as one of its favourite sons.
For richer and for …
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The Wordsmith who Loved Horses
March 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ageing Disgracefully
February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are an overwhelming number of stories, products, advice and programs in the world today to turn back the clock; make you younger, more vibrant, more desirable; to make your life better …
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Why I Came to New Zealand to Live
January 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
I am currently participating in a writing workshop entitled Back to Basics. It has me thinking about everything I do. So, for me on Squids Downunder, going back to basics entails starting at the …
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Yes, I am an Addict
January 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tobacco firms paid huge amounts for endorsements from the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. One company paid more than $3m in today's money in one year to stars.
Deals dated from the start of the …
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Leap of Faith in the New Year
January 4, 2011 by 10 Comments
I am really not much of a believer in New Year's resolutions. Maybe I don't take life seriously enough, or maybe I just don't like to set myself up for failure. I guess it is possible that I am …
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Rare Asian Cat
December 16, 2010 by
Isn't this an amazing little cat? I say little because he's not much bigger than I am but surely his weight is three times that of mine. All that fur!
When you live in the cold you need a lot of …
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