Kiwi Icon, Olympic Spirit, and Milk Mystery

Kiwi Icon, Olympic Spirit, and Milk Mystery

Taking a look at recent, positive, uplifting, news stories and yarns, from New Zealand and all around the world to bring a smile and a bit of cheer.  It’s important to remember what the Olympics actually are As you are no doubt aware, the Olympics have kicked...
Local Celebrity, Rarest Whale, and Bear Necessities

Local Celebrity, Rarest Whale, and Bear Necessities

Taking a look at recent, positive, uplifting, news stories and yarns, from New Zealand and all around the world to bring a smile and a bit of cheer. Local personality passes away after years of sharing joy Last week I read about the passing of a Christchurch...
Local Celebrity, Rarest Whale, and Bear Necessities

Local Celebrity, Rarest Whale, and Bear Necessities

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing. Positivity is a real booster to well-being When I started putting together this In reviews blog over a year ago I...
All Blacks deliver, Parrot On The Run, and Living Legend

All Blacks deliver, Parrot On The Run, and Living Legend

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing. All Blacks grind out win against plucky English The All Blacks kicked off the international season and the tenure of...
Big Cheeses, Super Gardener, and Changing Times

Big Cheeses, Super Gardener, and Changing Times

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing. Kiwi icons discontinued I noted the passing of two Kiwi food and beverage items with a note of nostalgia this week....
Runaway Donkey, Sense Prevails, and Mistaken Identity

Runaway Donkey, Sense Prevails, and Mistaken Identity

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing. Blame it on the cow This is a rather heartwarming tale about an elderly gentleman in Shropshire, UK who lost his...