AmeriNZ Podcast

Today is a coincidence of twenty-sixes—though that’s not important, of course. In the time since the previous episode, I completed the first part of my decluttering project and also harvest the tomatoes I grew this year, few though they may … Continue reading →

Today, June 1, is a triple-header: It’s the first day of winter in this part of the world, it’s New Zealand’s King’s Birthday public holiday, and, most importantly, it’s my Leo’s ninth birthday. He’s a good boy. I start with … Continue reading →

Today is a public holiday in New Zealand, the last of day of our four-day holiday weekend. But things were different this year, things very different from every other Easter Weekend in the 30 years I’ve lived in New Zealand. … Continue reading →

Nineteen years ago today, I uploaded the first episode of the AmeriNZ Podcast, and despite everything, it’s still here—technically? I start out talking briefly about the podcast itself, and then I update all the things (aka “projects”) I talked about … Continue reading →

The air conditioning system was installed this week, and so far so good! I also give an evaluation of the blinds I had installed. But, what about the window screens? Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all … Continue reading →

This past weekend I marked 30 years living in New Zealand. November 2, 1995 was also the day Nigel and I always considered our anniversary because it’s when our life together began. After that, I talk about what happened after … Continue reading →

In the previous episode, I made a prophecy! Mind you, I didn’t know that at the time, so up first today I talk about what happened. Basically, big changes are coming. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for … Continue reading →

Two months later, and I’m back. I begin by talking about sad news that, for some unknown reason, I didn’t mention last time. Next, I update what I talked about last time. I even share a helpful hint! Everything is … Continue reading →

Today is the eighteenth anniversary of this podcast, and the fact that today I’m releasing a new episode about that surprises me more than anyone. I talk about the anniversary first, then about what my barriers to podcasting have been, … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! This is my first podcast of 2025, and I begin by telling you about my holidays and some of what I got up to. As usual I have a few side stories: It may be a new … Continue reading →

This week I expand on what I was talking about last week, because not all anniversaries this year are bad! Actually, not all potential triggers turn you that way, either. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all … Continue reading →

Well, I managed to get in one more podcast before the end of 2024! My first topic is what’s been going on with me, in short, it’s not been a good year for me, for a lot of reasons. Then … Continue reading →

Today I start with a brief catch-up, but my main topic is about a new opinion poll that has very bad news for the NZ’s 3-way coalition government. I provide some context as well as talk about what the poll … Continue reading →

This episode has been so very long delayed! I was busy with a lot of little things, and I still am, so this episode isn’t edited. I start with what I did right after my previous episode, then I talk … Continue reading →

This week I’ve been starting to get back to regular life after my holiday. February is already shaping up to be a busy month. I start today with updates to what I talked about last week, then it’s on to … Continue reading →

This episode is about my recent trip with family to Fiji. This is sort of a general update. Next time, back to regular life! Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode … Continue reading →

It’s nine days until my next birthday, and I’ve been busy, and with varied things. I talk honestly about some of my challenges I have with going clothes shopping. Also, it’s rather hot. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook … Continue reading →

I had good holidays this year because I actually had some this year! I was alone on Christmas last year, and I’ve almost always seen in the New Year alone, but this year I was with the family. I have … Continue reading →

Today was predicted to be the hottest day of the summer so far, and it was for some areas. I haven’t done much since the last episode, mostly routine stuff, but sometimes that, too, is my life, One thing I … Continue reading →