Terence Anzac Piper

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Unconditional Love - Animals in Need

www.alleycatphotos.com/book.htm (scroll down and click on `Open Book' at the bottom of the screen) I came across this site and it really made me think how cruel humans are, how uncaring towards the waifs and strays that increasingly wander the streets, unloved and uncared for. What sort of life do these… Read more

Brave or Stupid?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive an 18-wheeler 350 kilometres on a highway made of ice over a series of frozen lakes? I have been watching the series "Ice Road Truckers" and this is exactly what they do. The highway, which is in northern Canada, costs approximately 10… Read more

Rainbow Guardian

I took a solar-powered rainbow flower up to Akatarawa Cemetery late this afternoon. It is powered by a rechargable battery - during the day it charges up from the sunlight, then at dusk it automatically comes on, changing colours constantly overnight until dawn. Something to mark where you are at night… Read more

Make a Difference in Someone's Life Today

If you can share a little bit of kindness each day you can make a difference in someone’s life. If you help others feel a sense of worth, think about the positive moments that touch their lives each day, give a little to someone who is struggling - you can make a difference. It's the little things that… Read more

Happy 52nd Wedding Anniversary

4 May 1957 - to 4 May 2009. It would have been 52 years today for you and Mum. It's not going to be such a happy day for her today - the first wedding anniversary without you. We all miss you so much and wish you were here to celebrate it with her. By the way Mum, you were absolutely gorgeous (and still… Read more

The Living Years

You never really know how lucky you are to have someone until they are gone and you are left with nothing but memories. Did you tell them how much you loved them? Did you ask them "how are you today" and really listened to the answer? How much time did you spend with them? How well did you… Read more

Today

Well here it is - a website all about Terry Piper - up and running just 2 days before Anzac Day, which would have been his 78th birthday. I just felt we needed to do this, to show the world how much we loved him and to let other people see what kind of man he was. I hope to share his story here. … Read more

Words of Wisdom to Live By

Spread love everywhere you go - first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbour. Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness… Read more

We Live In Fear

We live in fear. Every time I turn on the TV or radio or pick up the newspaper it seems to me that someone else has been attacked, murdered, raped, bashed, killed in a high speed chase. it's frightening. How many of you go around the house at night before you go to bed checking that your doors and windows… Read more

Your Inner Self

The more I research Zen, the more I believe that the Zen Buddhists are very astute. How many of us are swept away by what I have come to call an “active laziness”? Naturally there are different species of laziness: Eastern and Western. The Eastern style consists of hanging out all day in the sun, doing… Read more

Mission Accomplished!

Yay! The rain held off and the big move went smoothly. Those Hammond Transport guys are awesome - got on with the job and did it fast. Now it's just a matter of figuring out where I want things and trying to find where on earth I put things! It's always a pain for a few weeks after you move house cos… Read more

Happy Birthday Terry

Grief is the process of discovering what it means to live without someone who has been woven into your life.it's a painful journey. Today is your birthday Terence Anzac Piper. Born on Anzac Day in 1931, you would have been 79 years young today. No words I write can ever fully express how much we all… Read more

Anzac Day Activities

Well, today Mum and I had a busy day! We went into Wellington to visit Te Papa, our national museum, as we wanted to catch the last day of an interesting exhibition on Pompei. I tell you, after seeing what happened there I wouldn't give a thank you to live in Naples or the surrounding area! Also had… Read more

What a disappointment!

I am so disappointed. I went along on Tuesday night all geared up and ready for my first dancefit class, confident that the blubber around my middle would be melting away in no time. Fat chance (no pun intended). The teacher, although very nice, was not a good instructor, plus she seemed to be showing… Read more

A Creed to Live By

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would… Read more

Off to Rural Land.

I head off to the Wairarapa tomorrow for work for a night - haven't been there for a while. Should be a bit of a laugh. I unzipped the suitcase I am going to use and found Dad's glasses in there. Promply burst into tears. It was unexpected pain and pleasure finding them. One: wishing he was still wearing… Read more

Happy Birthday to my Sister Jocelyn

Thinking of you with love on your birthday and wishing you everything that brings you happiness today and always! Happy Birthday Sister. I hope your day is special - just like you! I love you x x x x … Read more

And you expect me to come back?

Bad customer service. We've all experienced it, but it seems to be becoming more and more common these days - unfriendly, clueless, unhelpful, rude staff everywhere you go. Sure, there are a few places where you get friendly, helpful service with a smile, but sadly, poor service is fast becoming the… Read more

Simplicity

Whatever the tasks, do them slowly with ease, in mindfulness, so not do any tasks with the goal of getting them over with. Resolve to each job in a relaxed way, with all your attention. By Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master In our daily lives, we often rush through tasks, trying to get them done, trying… Read more

Peace

Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities… Read more

The Horses

I climbed through woods in the hour-before-dawn dark. Evil air, a frost-making stillness, Not a leaf, not a bird - A world cast in frost. I came out above the wood Where my breath left tortuous statues in the iron light. But the valleys were draining the darkness Till the moorline - blackening dregs… Read more

Thank You

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it. - Ralph Marston So often… Read more

Just Say No

Why do we say yes when we really want to say no? How often do you agree to do something that you just don't want to do? We tend to think that making our personal needs a priority makes us selfish, but we need to learn to put ourselves first once in a while. Learning to say no is one of the best things… Read more

Enough

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how grey the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting. I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.… Read more

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