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Zest for Life at 88

Posted on Jan 8th, 2009 by John : Peacemaker John

  Franki Wood is 88 years young and visited Doubtless Bay from her home in Lower Hutt. I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview her recently on Voices from the North . She's... More »

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Will You Go Through the Fire With Me?

Posted on Jan 1st, 2009 by John : Peacemaker John

  On December 21, 2008 we celebrated Summer Solstice on the beach below our house with about 30 like-minded people. It was a beautiful, still evening. The tide cooperated, steadily retreating from the fire we... More »

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The Pathless Path to Happiness

Posted on Oct 4th, 2008 by John : Peacemaker John

Have you ever noticed that the path to happiness is seldom paved in possessions? In fact, there is no path. Happiness isn’t rooted in having, it exists in that exquisite state of being marked by... More »

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Do What You Love

Posted on Oct 2nd, 2008 by John : Peacemaker John

  The other day I interviewed members of an immensely talented local band, a sort of reggae/funk ensemble. I asked the drummer what he did when he wasn't playing music. He gave me a perplexed... More »

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