After his coronation as King, Umbah, son of Una, reflected on the ceremony of his ascension to the throne. As his people celebrated, the deafening sound of the native dance went silent, movements of merriment slowed as the King heard a call from within the early morning mist. Beckoning to this melodic sound that only [...]

Looking in the mirror and realizing a shave is needed to present a clean cut image to the world becomes a major necessity when working for institutional hierarchies that require dress codes, especially when it’s a suit and tie. Although lazy and the prospect of shaving is wrought with potential nicks and a number of [...]

“Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotameteaturipukaka- pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenakitanatahu” is the Maori name for a hill 300 meters high in Australia. The longer version of the name, with an additional seven letters, is translated as “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who traveled about, played his flute to his loved one.” Is [...]

A delightful dish for a dinner party of friends, a reminder of that wonderful herb, Rosemary, the protection of garlic to keep the vampires away if Buffy, The Chosen One, Shiva of the underworld is unavailable to save you from uninvited guests. Perhaps a night of chatter as you and your guests watch Dancing With [...]

Ruminations ill Beyond the Stix Grain of sand, Gravel, stone, Beneath abode’s Fear unknown. Belief’s hope Future’s bend Dream’s aloft A resting peace. Mortal coil Bleeds lament Surrender’s vision Of earthly debt.