thoughts

Kia kaha whānaunga, good to see there’s some work underway. Asking for me: what’s happening right now in Otaki and nearby that you see making a positive difference to this? Cause I dont think it’s a cluster. Mental health is something we all need to think about, all of the time. If you’re doing something …

Porirua, Ōtaki deaths: Authorities slammed for lack of response A mental health expert is calling health authorities’ response woeful as Porirua and Ōtaki grapple with a spate of sudden deaths. Read More »

I’ll be talking about Shoebox Christmas, scaling and stuff at St. John’s Bar tomorrow at 6. Register on the link below and come catch up! from Pera Barrett https://ift.tt/2JqoFKE via IFTTT

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A letter I wrote Huhana and Kāhu about the power of patience. I reckon this is worth sharing. Bit hypocritical since I’m not exactly the picture of patience, but do as I say, aye? https://ift.tt/2IQ1dWU from Pera Barrett https://ift.tt/2IQ1dWU via IFTTT

Kia ora whanau, I’ve been writing short stories for adults, about realities I think too many people don’t realise exist. My plan is to put them together into a book. My hope is that it sparks empathy for the people around us who live in those worlds without choice. But I’m not sure if anyone …

Pera’s Short story collection about stereotypes for empathy – would you read it? Read More »

Some of you already know I enjoy praise/recognition about as much as a long, crowded lift ride. But my playing down of that stuff doesn’t mean I’m not grateful. I’m just not very good at pretending to be comfortable about it. I was lucky enough to receive a thank you and a break from Good …

I won an ASB Good as Gold award this week. Read More »