Fee's World

I know I say that I am “vegan”, but in actual fact, I’m more vegetarian than a vegan.

But if I say that then the assumption is that I eat dairy and eggs. By definition, a vegetarian only eats plant foods, no animal products at all. Think about it – the word itself should give you a clue – vege-tarian …. vege as in vegetables – I don’t see “dairy” or “egg” read more

Today is “Exit Day”.  I’m off from the Papamoa Burbs and heading back to my digs for a week.

It’s been nice here … handy to Fashion Island, which I did visit a couple of times – handy to the motorway which meant easy access to work, the city, the Mount and anywhere else I fancied going.

What have I done here?  Written a bit more of my book and done some sketches.  Met the read more

Here’s a repertoire of what makes me frown or smile:

What gets me pissed off:

• The incredible abuse we do to the environment – well that’s just ongoing.
• The blatant sidestepping of the government so issues don’t have to be addressed.
• The fact that something else comes along to take the short attention span of the media and the public away from something else.
• The TPP – which currently seems to lie dormant in the minds of the majority due to the fact we’ve got the Panama Papers to keep us busy … my view? The stopping of the TPP is more important.

What saddens me:

• The terror, the hatred, the pain that innocent people around this world face because of the incessant greed both for wealth and power of a few.
• The destruction our species has done and continues to do to this stunningly beautiful and kind planet.

What makes me proud:

• My children as they are all exceptional adults who care about others, never judge and care about animals and the environment
• The work that is done by people for the underdogs of this world – both human and non-human.
• Those who actually give a damn about the world.
• My friends/family who succeed on their chosen path – more so if I’ve lent a helping hand.

What makes me laugh:

• The calamity that is happening to the Republican party now that it seems like The Don is all they’ve got.
• The jostling and the playing of games our politicians do – pretty much regardless of which party they’re from.
• Most of the Gifs and Memes on FaceBook – now they’re clever
• Cats
• And pretty much anything – I seem to find amusement in the oddest places and the smallest thing = I just love to laugh.

What I love:

• Having a coffee with a friend or friends/family – and it doesn’t necessarily have to be coffee!
• Muck around on the internet or my computer.
• Making graphics (see all images on this blog) – one day I’ll get into Gifs!
• Airports – means I’m either going somewhere or coming home!
• So let’s put travel in this category.

Obviously, there’s lots more, but that will give you a bit of a look into my world…. perhaps I’ve had one glass of wine too many!

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Heard a snippet on the news the other day that there’s a bit of a problem with shoddy glass coming into this country.

Like this is major glass we’re talking about used for double glazing, around pools and balustrades on decks etc.

It appears that the processed and toughened glass coming in from overseas doesn’t come up to our safety standards. Some of the safety stickers are bogus and it’s not until the glass read more

I trotted out for a cafe styled coffee yesterday – just because I could!

Nah, actually had to post some letters, you know those handwritten things you put into envelopes, address, stamp and seal. Thank goodness you no longer use the tongue to stick down the stamp or get a paper cut while licking the flap. Anyhoo, the nearest post box was at the Bayfair Mall. Do you believe read more