Do you remember when your cat was young and new?You’d play with him, and he would come and cuddle with you. You were the most important thing in his life. And his fragility and new-ness to the world made you feel special. You might just be the dopiest prick in…
David Brian Ponting: 29 September 1969 – 3 November 2023
After a painful battle with cancer, Dave’s tragically short life ended today. But by his own decision, and with the full consent of the State. The Young HusbandI’ve known Dave since 1992, when I first met him in Dunedin whilst at University.Dave was married to Sarah Heal who studied history…
Australian Adventuring
Woo hoo!!Rebecca and I are off to Brisbane for a week!!I’m hoping to catch-up with one of my best friends, Peter & Leigh Wysocki, and their family Trixie and Theo.Peter and I are going to the Nick Mason concert! And Rebecca is going to hang out beside an infinity pool…
My father, age 48
In trouble with the law
I’m of the firm belief that at some stage (preferably during their youth),everybody needs to get in trouble with the law.It’s only when you butt up against authority do you really know the power and strength of authority and all the things it’s legitimised to do to you.And then, you…
Got a new cat 🐱
Meet Marco 😁
Happy Birthday to Me!
Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear Jamesie… Happy birthday to me!I share my birthday with famous people like Rosie Collins and Abigail Phillips!This one’s not a significant birthday but next year is.I’m thinking a cocktail party next year…🎉🎊🥳
The Giver and the Gift, by Judith Gouin (Judith Hogan)
My mother wrote a book back in about 1996. Here it is in its entirety The Giver and the Gift book 1cc The Giver and the GiftJudith GouinDedication: This book is dedicated to all my sons – Gregory, Adam, Marcus and James, with all my love.PART ONE A thick mist…
James Bernard Hogan: 26 July 1941 – 8 December 2020
Jim Hogan, publican / carmudgeon / sage of wisdom and beloved father shuffled off this mortal coil yesterday.Born in Invercargill to Frank and Mae, Jim married Judith Going and together raised four boys, including me.Gifted with an entrepreneurial streak, Jim was a tax office clerk, a TAB clerk, a publican,…