About Jo Bryant

I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance writer. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.

Life is funny at times.

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I am keeping my fingers crossed that the computer will cooperate and this post will see the light of day. I am also hoping that soon all will be sorted on the insurance front. It is proving more of a … Continue reading

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Kicking up your heels.

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It is hard to not find your feet tapping, your body tingling when you are privileged to watch others dance. Especially when they transfer their emotion with the twirl of a skirt, the bob of a tassel or on the … Continue reading

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Light and culture…a way forward maybe ???

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So while the computer IS co-operating…here is my take on Ailsa’s theme this week. The technique is called BOKEH. After almost 55 years…the light sometimes even makes me look reasonable. Yes this was today’s photo for my 365 challenge. But … Continue reading

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When a bench is not just a bench…

This weeks Travel Theme is benches. Here are a few from around New Zealand.

The state or quality of being easily seen through.

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I am cheating a little here.

The Weekly Photo Challenge is change.

1. I am going with the angle that I changed two photos…in to one.

2. There is a bit of change going on in my life these days…some days I feel exactly like the ghost in the image, translucent [in the state or quality of being easily seen through]. Floating through this stage until I find whatever it is I am looking for.

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I am having a lot of computer issues these days…so if I don’t get to visit your blog, it isn’t because I don’t want to. Just getting a post up can take hours. Once I sort this out I will pop in for a visit…I promise !!!

New Zealand is heading in to dangerous waters.

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On Easter Sunday our Energy Minister Simon Bridges proposed a new law that is an assault on everything I believe to be both right and honourable as a Kiwi. In the interest of pandering to large overseas oil companies such … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Pale

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Ailsa’s travel theme is pale this week…had to put my thinking cap on for this one. Firstly one more self-portrait. And then there is this little guy I spotted when out fishing. He was like a pale ghost just under … Continue reading

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Using colour.

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Friday’s them over at the Weekly Photo Challenge is colour, and Marianne’s CBBH theme for the month is multi-coloured. So I decided to use this post to answer both challenges. You all know I have been taking part in a … Continue reading

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Survivors – The Relay For Life.

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I have been thinking about lately. Yes I do think occasionally. About how we take it for granted we will have time to do the things we want…later. Too often we let it slide past us without making each second … Continue reading

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