What makes people follow a revolutionary road?

I’ve been pondering what defines a revolutionary road?  This comes after finishing the novel written by Richard Yates and recently made into a movie. The novel recounts the lives of Frank and April Wheeler in 1950’s America who sought to break out from...

Which is the bigger lottery – the lotto or the economy?

Lotto Fever has hit New Zealand again as the Big Wednesday Draw Jackpot tops $34 million. That would buy a lot of dog chews in our house.  Until our numbers come up I’m still going to have to keep my executive role live and kicking. I was in Wellington briefly...

Winter’s morning – a photo study

All the photography experts tell you that you need to get into the photography habit if you’re going to master your photography skills. They recommend carrying your camera with you all the time and taking photos every day. I try to follow this wisdom but some...

What happens when the pecking order gets out of synch

Our feathered family has grown again with the arrival of some of the neighbours chickens.  This was a deliberate growth plan to give our menacing rooster a bigger harem to hassle. The other new arrivals have settled in well but there was no doubt there would need to...

Hanging clouds and waterfalls, a weekend delight

There is something enticing about clouds that hang in the valley.  They are calling you to pay attention.  To stop and look at the view.  Any old excuse for me to take a few moment and stare at the view.  Well it is a weekend and if you can’t linger looking...