So lovely! The bit about the kids belting it out really got me. I have a 5 year old and 9 year old and it's such a treat going through this, particularly being part of a school with great community vibes. Loved your post -- really felt like I was there.
Glad you liked it! Lovely ages, no? We all talk about how kids can bring you into your community--school activities, making parent friends and such. Matariki was a moment where I felt the kids bringing us NZ newcomers into a *nation.* Good times. Thanks for reading!
Aye, many thanks for this essay, Ese. Hope your whanau's visit to the Homeland is safe, enjoyable, restful and regenerative. Looking forward to catching up when you are back to Aotearoa.
So lovely! The bit about the kids belting it out really got me. I have a 5 year old and 9 year old and it's such a treat going through this, particularly being part of a school with great community vibes. Loved your post -- really felt like I was there.
Glad you liked it! Lovely ages, no? We all talk about how kids can bring you into your community--school activities, making parent friends and such. Matariki was a moment where I felt the kids bringing us NZ newcomers into a *nation.* Good times. Thanks for reading!
Absolutely! That’s lovely to hear. It’s great that we have this new celebration that brings the country together.
Aye, many thanks for this essay, Ese. Hope your whanau's visit to the Homeland is safe, enjoyable, restful and regenerative. Looking forward to catching up when you are back to Aotearoa.
Yeah man! See you in Welly on the other side!
Lovely. There's nothing like going away and coming back to jolt new perceptions out of you.
Thanks! I might be addicted to this very feeling....? It's a rush, the wisdom of strangeness...