Always positive, always cockeyed!

Years ago, there was a show called South Pacific written by the much-loved Rogers & Hammerstein team. In the show the female lead sings “Cockeyed Optimist” which explains her point of view on life. What it means is that she sees the positive side of everything and...

Advertising Dung Beetles

A little while ago after I’d been to the rural areas of New Zealand I discussed some advertisements directed at the person on the land. Here is an advert I’ve had for a little while, quivering with excitement in anticipation of discussing it with you....

Thanks Dad!

I’m very happy with my winter crop of veggies! I’ve never had an interest in growing veggies apart from an occasional flirtation with tomatoes (I reached the pinnacle of my success last year!). However my dad loved his vegetable garden and worked in it...