Tag Archives: New Zealand

Frick and Frack

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Maureen Longo

Two squirrels dropped by one early June morning. I spied the first one, sitting high atop the crown of the old, weeping mulberry tree. His tiny paws were a blur of motion, as he frantically plucked and stuffed berries into … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bill’s Night Out & A Pop Quiz!

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill is a musical man. He’s the clutch player on a Trivia Dream Team. Play a song and not only can he name that tune, he will tell you who wrote it, what group recorded it and when. You … Continue reading →

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Living Down a Sunny Dirt Road

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill’s peculiar super power of attracting cyclones has not gone unmarked in this blog. It cannot be denied that these powerful storms find Mr. Bill irresistible, pursuing him across the hemispheres like a jilted lover. The latest stalking ended … Continue reading →

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Playtime

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Maureen Longo

They recommend that couples play games to keep their romance alive. Well everyday is Valentine’s Day with Mr. Bill, for he and I are keen gamers. Our two favorites are “Guess What?” and “Memory”. It’s game on, as soon as … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Fell…

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Maureen Longo

Tra, La! With strident opening notes, the silence was shattered. Boom! She dropped several octaves; it was all bass no treble, when vocal cords vibrated by powerful pipes, turned her salvo into a roar. Dishes rattled in the china cabinet and the apartment … Continue reading →

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After the Cyclone

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Maureen Longo

  Sharing storm stories the morning after the cyclone, Beachpoint was abuzz with excited chatter, as returning residents were reunited, none the worst for the wear and all with a story to tell. Although everyone was evacuated, not all of … Continue reading →

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A Fanciful Friendship- Epilogue

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Maureen Longo

It’s been four years since I discovered this magical place, where real yields to surreal but for all those who believe in fairy tales, finding the spot, is a piece of cake or sometimes wedding cake.  After saying, “I Do”, … Continue reading →

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A Fanciful Friendship

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Maureen Longo

When calling within New Zealand, I use a dumb cousin rather than a smart phone. I haven’t a clue why Kiwis call basic cell phones dumb cousins but they do. I’m fond of my dumb cousin; it might not have … Continue reading →

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A Kiwi Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Maureen Longo

In Wonderland all is magical. You know that you have well and truly fallen down the rabbit hole,when Christmas occurs during the summer. In 2013,Mr. Bill and I celebrated a very merry Kiwi Christmas. We were curious as the yuletide … Continue reading →

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