Monthly Archives: April 2007

disturbed on the waterfront

Posted on April 6, 2007 by lynsey gedye

Wellington, on a good day, is second to none. Today was one of those halcyon days down on the waterfront, even the waves were feeling lazy at lunchtime. Wandering back to the office after my midday meditation, I overheard a … Continue reading →

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overheard

Posted on April 5, 2007 by lynsey gedye

On Lambton Quay, yesterday, lunch time… The pamphlet religious guy: “You’re on trial before the all-powerful God!” Hands out the pamphlet. Shrill voiced lady, direct from set of Monty Python, takes pamphlet, glances at it: “No, I’m not!” Pamphlet guy: … Continue reading →

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b. all II

Posted on April 4, 2007 by lynsey gedye

I really hate advertisers treating kids as though they’re some how stupid. You know the one – a place for kids to do something that will ultimately benefit adults is branded with bad type (letters backwards as an example), and … Continue reading →

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I’m too sad to tell you

Posted on April 3, 2007 by lynsey gedye

But you can see for yourself.

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when you go out, hold hands…

Posted on April 2, 2007 by lynsey gedye

Nothing like practical advice. Today on the waterfront there was an older couple holding hands – in much the same way as I hold hands with my wife (we’re old fashioned) – and I was struck with how wise the … Continue reading →

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handy, dandy

Posted on April 1, 2007 by lynsey gedye

Instead of building sand castles, and running carefree down the beach, we’ve spent another weekend beating ourselves up over not getting as much done around the house as we’d like. Given that the range is seemingly infinite, we shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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