Tag Archives: children

Old Fingernails

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

My daughter had a conversation with our (at times) quite serious minded four and a half year old grandson- she had just made the observation his nails were in need of a clip ‘n clean. Nathan- “Mummy, I think I … Continue reading →

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CHILDREN’S WISDOM (and Honesty.)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

These gems from children- enjoy! Children Writing About the Ocean…                                            1)  – This is a picture of an octopus. … Continue reading →

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DO I HATE?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Hate or hatred- abhorrence, abomination, anathema, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust, enmity, execration, horror, hostility, ill will, loathing, malevolence, malignity, mislike, objection, odium, pain, rancor, rankling, repugnance, repulsion, resentment, revulsion, scorn, spite. I have told my children, both my own and those who I have taught over the years that ‘hate’ isn’t a word that should be used too freely. It’s often a bit of a throwaway word … Continue reading →

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BODY ART

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

Two of my kids have had ‘body art’ done this year. Both have chosen original designs and are delighted with the results. Kimberley set the trend by having a branch of manuka (a native tree) tatooed on her forearm. Campbell … Continue reading →

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