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  • To Make Believe: Using one’s imagination to create a pretend scenario. I arrive home from work a little earlier than normal this Friday to allow time for the final preparation required for an overnight hike. The next day Rose and I are hitting the road early to drive the 90 minutes southwest to Pirongia for…

  • “Whatever happened to the Panini?” The Sunday paper headlines. 30 years ago, 1996, the Panini Bar opens in Christchurch. The food fad that was chicken and cranberry. Panini’s. New Kids on the Block. Kung Fu shoes. Crimping irons. Fads. Some arguably replaced by better – straighteners preferred over crinkles. Some dare to reunite. The New…