My kid got married and I gave a speech.
In preparation for my son's wedding two weeks ago, I canvassed a bunch of friends for advice on the hallmarks of a good wedding speech. Here's what they said.
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Leaving is always about finding
Wednesdays with Lois (Hat tip to Renee's WednesdayBusk - with a single recommended busk from her archive, here). 4 min read. Summer, 2017. Lois h…
On giving thanks and making peace
Winning a competition for a story you wish you never had to write is complicated.
Every last vote: An interview with Marama Davidson on the Poi-gnancy of whakapapa
With only one sleep to go, this one's for those still deciding IF they'll vote at all.
Make voting sexy again: Why so many don’t make an election choice
I remember my brother raising his bottle to congratulate me on the election of “my government” back in 2017. I said: 'it’s your government too,' but he shook his head and assured me it wasn’t.
From the Crow's Nest: Election 2023 Party Slogans compared through the lens of Titanic memes
Perhaps nothing is more useful to summarise the differences between the parties' climate policies than the slogans themselves. Let's take a look.