PinnedKeith WestwaterAnzac Reflections — the man, the donkey, and the quailThe bronze sculpture of The Man with the Donkey, by Paul Walshe, depicts New Zealand Medical Corps stretcher bearer Richard Henderson and…Apr 15Apr 15
Keith WestwaterPeas for our thymeWarning: this is not about companion planting or cooking.May 31May 31
Keith WestwaterAnzac reflections — why Gallipoli was a tragedy of errorsI live not far from an Army base at the southern end of New Zealand’s North Island — Trentham Military Camp. It was the staging post for…May 5May 5
Keith WestwaterAnzac Reflections — Gallipoli missingRecent research indicates that at least 16,000, possibly more than 17,000, NZ Expeditionary Force (NZEF) soldiers served at Gallipoli in…Apr 4Apr 4
Keith WestwaterAnzac Reflections — Counting CasualtiesApril 25th is known as Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand. The day commemorates citizens of the two countries who were killed in war…Mar 31Mar 31
Keith WestwaterA contagion of unbridled smilesSome days, on the 4.59 to Melling, the trans clippie is slated. I know what comes, what always happens.Mar 7Mar 7
