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Month: July 2018

This Business About Empathy

On July 28, 2018July 29, 2018 By Katrina4 Comments

Some time ago, during a bit of self-analysis - which is always a lottery about how well that will or won’t go - I concluded that one of my problems was that I got stuck with a high empathy index.  Couple that with an over-developed sense of responsibility, and I was a sponge for other people’s problems, and …

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Violence Loves Silence

On July 6, 2018July 19, 2018 By Katrina2 Comments

Late Sunday morning – the ratbag tabby is in his usual curled up position of slumber in the corner of the couch on the fluffy cushion, which is somewhat flattened now by ‘occupational overuse syndrome’.  I’m wasting time on Facebook, when I’d actually prefer to be doing something more constructive.  Suddenly, violence breaks out next …

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Girls Showing How It’s Done

On July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 By KatrinaLeave a comment

Singing with heart - showing how it's done, the New Zealand anthem is sung by three Porirua schoolgirls after hearing a shocking rendition by an American singer (who has since graciously apologised) at a recent game in Denver between NZ and England.  Gotta hand it to these girls - they nailed it. https://www.facebook.com/Le.ART.NZ/videos/1726501194134150/

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