#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Two EXTRAORDINARILY DRAMATIC huskies are singing the song of their people.
Their heads poking out the side of an electrician's van that's driving down a busy street.
People laughing as they go.
AWOOOOO!
A woman (80d?) wearing all leopard print, towering heels and gold cats-eye glasses struts up to the counter of a fancy restaurant with a man (80s?) in a suit.
He says: "Let me pay for this Merl."
She snorts. "Put your money away. This one's on me Darl. You're worth it."
A man (20s?) is riding his bike down a quiet street next to a river. A fishing rod over one shoulder. A chilly bin on the back. Whistling a tune that echoes behind him as he goes.
A very friendly dog (retriever cross theatre usher?) is greeting people as they enter a gallery.
Giving every newcomer with an amiable sniff, then leading the way inside before sitting next his favourite painting of a big tree.
A woman (20s?) is in a cafe.
Writing with ferocious intensity into a diary.
Smiling at her own thoughts.
Accepting the coffee that comes to her table with a big grin.
Any typos spotted in this post are a puddle of absolute exhaustion and elation after finishing the final workshop of their 40 day in person & online Beautiful Words festival today. If typos spotted, they'll be sitting on their porch in the sun, enjoying a nice cup of tea.
*A chilly bin is a cooler or esky if you're Aussie.
George Penney
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