Mary's Musings

Riana Duncan, Punch 1988 I am ashamed to admit that right up until now I had been prepared to give David Seymour a little bit of the benefit of the

Listeners to National Radio will be familiar with Nicola Toki’s weekly slot with Jesse Mulligan to talk about the critter of the week.  Her knowledge of the critters is extensive,

Of all of the things a girl was required to learn in order to get the ticks that would get the qualification that would demonstrate some ability to toe the

Comfort zones are perfect incubators for ignorance and bigotry On good days I am entertained by those who find comfort in the “law”.  On other days I am reminded that

Here’s what I know about convolvulus.  Donkeys love it.  They hoover it up as the rest of us hoover up spaghetti.  Convolvulus is also known as Morning Glory.  At our

Really interesting to read various summations of the report delivered by the veritable Helen Simpson containing recommendations for the future management of Health Boards.  She recommends “culling” the number of

In my bubble, all but two of us have four legs or feathers.  The lock-down was unsettling for the fauna around our place.  The donkeys honked, the cat became friendly,