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The Quiet Life
http://louise-nz.blogspot.com/
A kiwi working mum looking to make new friends. Personal philosphy: any day above ground is a good day.
Recent Posts
Aww shucks Kyle
It’s award time again folks and I’m delighted and flattered to accept this award bestowed on me by Kyle from Out Left. Kyle is a creative type who lives and works in stunning New Hampshire with his partner Stan. He and Stan are passionate ab...
Saturday feature
I watched a movie with a friend earlier today and I’m left with the effects. I feel slightly stunned. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 film directed by Mark Herman and based on the novel by John Boyne. The movie is set in Germany during...
Speed demon
Just came across this video on YouTube of my younger brother indulging his reckless pursuit of adrenaline. He bought this toy a year or so back and though it’s not a top fueler, it apparently provides plenty of excitement. I’m told it’s a 560 c...
Two for Tuesday
I) New Zealand joins the space race On 30 November New Zealand's first space rocket was successfully launched. See the NZ Herald story of the same day. The 6-metre-long craft reached speeds of up to Mach 5, flying 120km into the air, before sp...
Does it matter?
Yet more and more news every day about the questionable climate change science is getting to me. As Moko said from his virtual sandbox the other day; “These clowns can't see the ocean for the waves.” Are we polluting our planet? Is this a good ...
What a night
It was a beautiful late spring evening with a clear blue sky and just a touch of chill in the air after sunset. No matter though as we were rocking and we’d have been warm even if it was snowing. From the opening Daughter at 8pm through to a rock...

