Why do elephants paint their toe nails red? So they can hide in cherry trees. Have you ever seen an elephant in a cherry tree? Good disguise, eh?
Undercover elephants
Inspiring, uplifting content
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Over recent months, I have made it my mission in life to spend five minutes online every morning before I start work, finding something that will brighten my day. Sometimes…
Being disconnected has its advantages
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Technology is supposed to make life easier but sometimes it feels like it’s just making it more complicated. We’re all so connected now that it’s hard to shut off: our…
It’s all over for another year
Phew, that’s Christmas all done and dusted for another year. Hope everyone had a fun day doing whatever it is you like to do to mark the festive season 2013.
Merry Christmas!
Cohen 2013: the same but better
Three years ago, I was lucky enough to see Leonard Cohen live in concert in Christchurch so when I bought tickets for this bonus return visit, I was expecting it to be something of a carbon copy of that concert.…
‘Tis the season for giving (and receiving)
Since it’s the season of goodwill to all men, I will flex my festive tolerance levels and include businesses in that warm, fuzzy equation, too. For now. Like many people these days, if I need to contact a business my…
You’re missing the fit Russian blokes in tights
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Gather ’round children, as today we learn all about something from the olden days, that long ago time before Facebook and texting: how to behave like a real human being…
Master of disguise
Positive changes
I’m looking great, apparently. No, really: everyone keeps telling me how good I look at the moment. It’s lovely to hear it, and I suppose I probably do look a tad healthier than I did a year ago. And even…