Image: Su Leslie 2021
Wordless Wednesday
Month: November 2021
The Changing Seasons, October 2021
Dove of peace; guns of war. Seen at the old military site of Maungauika / North Head, Devonport, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
I’m a bit late with this post. Actually I’ve been tardy with anything that involves writing, or even sitting at my desk. The weather has been kind to gardeners for the last week or so, and I’ve taken full advantage to sow seeds, plant out seedlings and generally try to wrest some control back over the wilderness our property has reverted to in the last few months.
As of this morning I’m half way through my chemo sessions. So far, the side effects have been minor and manageable, and I’m feeling generally well. There is a part of my brain that’s whispering “no pain, no gain”, but I’m trying not to listen.
After 12 weeks in various states of lock-down, Aucklanders are to have some fewer restrictions from tomorrow. Since this mainly involves being able to go into shops (though not cafes), I’m not seeing this as particularly life-changing.
We’ve being promised more when the Auckland region hits a double Covid vaccination rate of 90% — something which probably won’t happen this month. December maybe, but with a small, vocal anti-vax / anti-lockdown / Covid-denying minority increasingly targeting the vulnerable with their misinformation — who knows?
Against the backdrop of growing division and hatred, I continue to be sustained by the incredible kindness of people. From the compassion and good humour of my cancer nurses, to friends and neighbours who regularly keep in touch and drop by a for socially-distanced cuppa (one of our newish freedoms). In the last month, I’ve also been given a number of lovely, thoughtful gifts — including three from blogging friends, which are not only truly beautiful, but handmade. How can the world be so fractured and terrible when there are so many good people in it?
Ju-Lyn, (Touring My Backyard) who now co-hosts The Changing Seasons, sent me this gorgeous bookmark made by her elder daughter. Image: Su Leslie
My dear friend Sarah (Art Expedition) made these wonderful earrings for me. On a Skype call to my mother, they are the first thing she commented on! Image: Su Leslie
I’ve long admired the beautiful mosaics made by Tracy at Reflections of any Untidy Mind. Now I have one of my own. Image: Su Leslie
As for the rest of my month in photos — the usual mix of landscapes, flowers and things that just capture my attention.
Sunset, Devonport Wharf, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Sunset, Devonport Wharf, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Wharf, Conwallis, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Exposed. I think a lot of us are feeling this right now. The tide’s gone out on normal life and all the ugly bits are showing. Image: Su Leslie
Cherry blossom season brought these women to the Botanic Gardens for a photo shoot. I particularly love the dress on the right. Image: Su Leslie
Cherry blossom season photo shoot, Botanic Gardens, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Seen near the summit of Ōwairaka / Mt Albert, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Sign of the times. Vending machine, Devonport Wharf. Image: Su Leslie
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Tui feasting on harakeke (flax), Hobsonville Point, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Tui in harakeke (flax), Hobsonville Point, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Tui in harakeke (flax), Hobsonville Point, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
Tui feasting on harakeke (flax), Hobsonville Point, Auckland. Image: Su Leslie
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