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The Nature of Creativity:
My Brother’s Life & Art
There were only about 6 or 7 people in the theater waiting to watch Monty Python Live (Mostly) a few months ago. I arrived extra early to get good... Read more →
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Wellington: City of Words
A combination of fate and a yearning for adventure sent me halfway around the world to live in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Here I... Read more →
WOW: Where Art, Theatre, and Fashion Collide
Even Kiwis will admit New Zealand isn’t know for style, with a capital “S”, like in London or Paris. A wonderful independent streak maybe -... Read more →
First Person Earthquake: The Wellington Transcripts
On August 16th, a 6.6 earthquake hit near Seddon, New Zealand. It destroyed some homes at the epicenter - but just did limited damage in the capital,... Read more →
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Christchurch ReStarts After the Quake
How many of us have experienced real devastation in our lives? I mean when the rug is pulled from under you, your knees buckle and the world as you... Read more →
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Pallas Hupé
Trekking Home
Under the veneer of conviviality, and a fairly universal state of “chillax,” as they say here in New Zealand, you might be surprised to find at... Read more →
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A Dual Society
Ten years ago when I was working a late night shift in the news on the CBS affiliate in Detroit, and my hours were often unpredictable, we welcomed... Read more →
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Happy Hobbit Fans Ready for New Zealand Premiere
The Hobbit Village in Wellington. The countdown to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is making worldwide headlines, and the film premieres here... Read more →
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Hug a Tree…
...that’s what children in the United States are taught if they get lost in the forest. It’s supposed to calm fears and anchor them to a spot... Read more →
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Cold Comfort of New Zealand
My fingers are numb. I’ve been sitting at my computer for a couple of hours and the midday chill has settled into my house. There is no sun in... Read more →
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