Nurse. Teacher. Crafter. Photographer. Canadian; I am a woman who wears many hats, but what defines me the most is being a New Zealander and a mother. — “Why on earth did you leave New Zealand?” This is often the first question I am asked after the inevitable clarification of where my accent is from — usually confused with being English or Australian; even after almost 28 years living in Canada, I can’t shake the twang!

My friend’s dog somehow got off her leash and was missing for four days causing much anxiety and concern. They live in a small rural town…

A tale of dependence, loss and love. — I’ve never been one to sit idle, but one has to oblige when it means an end to chronic pain and discomfort. In 2014, I finally had surgery to repair a fault in my genes; a bunion on my right foot. It was so ugly I won’t even post the…

Growing up in New Zealand, I was surrounded by teachers because my Dad was one. One couple became like an Aunt and Uncle since they didn’t…

My third week in photos for September — There’s one great thing about photo-a-day challenges and that is it gets me off my butt and out walking. I’ve done thousands of steps this week in search of some great shots — and I haven’t been disappointed! All week, we’ve also had spectacular sunsets most nights. I’d already loaded…

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. In 2020, over ten thousand Canadians were diagnosed with this irreversible condition each…

I’m a New Zealander, a Kiwi. We’re born and bred rugby supporters. The game is akin to ice hockey in Canada and football in the USA.

Same price — revival debatable! — Are big box stores so desperate for a buck that they’re advertising half-dead goods — at full price? I’ll be kind and not rat out the store, but it’s disappointing that no one bothered to take care of the merchandise before offering it up for sale. As a photographer, I find beauty in odd places, and half-dead flowers are usually rather lovely to picture. But these ones just look sad, neglected.

Q: Who loves flowers?