Introducing Me

Introducing Me

I was born on July 4th. I share my birthday with America’s Independence Day. The year was 1957, the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster. I am a Cancer, a water element, ruled by the moon. Matariki has always been of significant meaning to me, a cluster of seven stars...
Peace in Our Times

Peace in Our Times

Tēnā koutou e ngā rangatira mā i tēnei wā pouri rawa. It is with the greatest respect that I greet you all in this unprecedented time of deep sadness. It is a time of great change for us in Aotearoa, New Zealand, as our country is rocked by last Friday’s mass...
Changing Lenses

Changing Lenses

Changing Lenses: And … Its a Wrap As I greeted the warmth of the early morning sun today sitting in my aunties’ old cane chair at the back of the garage, cup of tea in hand, I spoke out aloud ‘You have been a long time coming’. I took a big gentle breath. In and...
Changing Lenses – Reflections

Changing Lenses – Reflections

Reflections Changing Lenses Me aro koe ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one, Ko Hine tītama, Ko Hine nui te Po. Pay heed to the dignity of women. Joining Anah and her amazing team at the Changing Lenses – A one day Health and Wellness Workshop was enlightening and...