AmeriNZ 418 – Podcasting for 18 years

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Arthur

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, and then on to a very positive and important personal change I made in January.

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Links for this episode
”I’m going to live” – My blog post on why I started walking
”I’ve been walking, yes indeed” – My blog post on after one full month of walking
“Podcasting for 18 years” – My post reflecting on this anniversary

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AmeriNZ 416 – Presently

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Arthur

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.

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Links for this episode
”Good things, too” – My blog post on a good anniversary this year
”Time becomes our ally” – My blog post on triggers that weren’t
“Let the annual inquisition begin for 2024” – My blog post for this year’s “Ask Arthur” series

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AmeriNZ 415 – Not Present

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Arthur

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 it’s all about some of what I’ve been up tp lately. Will I manage to get in another episode this year?

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Links for this episode
Paul (“Archerr”) Armstrong’s obituary
”Lost in the weeds” – My first blog post on my challenges seen through mowing
“Crazy busy crazy week” – My second blog post on my challenges seen through mowing
“Flexible change” – My blog post on my decluttering epiphany

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AmeriNZ 413 – Eighteenth season

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Arthur

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 about some more things I was doing, including one that was emotionally challenging. I also did something I was able to do because apparently I’m now officially old. Or, something like that..

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Links for this episode
”My challenging visit to Auckland” – My blog post on my trip to Auckland.
“Seeing the road ahead” – My post about going to the optometrist.
“Reading the stuff ahead of me” – My post about picking up my new glass, including a photo of me in the new glasses.
“It was about change, not coincidence” – My post about getting a Warrant of Fitness for my car.

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AmeriNZ 412 – Returning to normal mode

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Arthur

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 some of the new things I’ve been doing. I’ll be getting stuff done this month, if things go to plan.

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Links for this episode
”The long short month” – My blog post on the start to my February.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).

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AmeriNZ 411 – Island idyll

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Arthur

This episode is about my recent trip with family to Fiji. This is sort of a general update. Next time, back to regular life!

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Links for this episode
”Travelling gratitude” – My blog post on my trip-related gratitude.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).
“The annual increasing number: 65” – My annual birthday blog post, with my selfie.
“Fifteen years later” – My post about the 15th anniversary of our civil union.

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AmeriNZ 410 – Nine days to go

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Arthur

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.

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Links for this episode
”Clothes maketh the sequel” – My blog post on my shopping excursion.
“Heat alert issued for Auckland: ‘Keep hydrated'” – 1 News.

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AmeriNZ 409 – The holidays were good

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Arthur

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 a lot of little chores I plan to get done over the next couple of weeks, during what’s the quietest time of the year. I forgot to mention that I had another series of “Ask Arthur” blog posts last month. (link below).

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Links for this episode
”Ask Arthur” 2023 – My annual “Ask Arthur” series of blog posts.
“The year Christmas returned” – About my Christmas.
”Message on the tree” – The symbolism in my tree topper.
”The year changed differently” – About my New Year’s Eve.
”Finding the right metaphor” – A way to understand loss of a spouse.

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AmeriNZ 406 – Interregnum continues

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Arthur

New Zealand still doesn’t have a government—that is, the new government hasn’t been able to strike a coalition deal yet. I talk about that first. Then, I talk about what I’ve been up to, including updates to some things I’ve talked about in recent episodes.

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Links for this episode
“New Zealand’s in between days” – The blog post I mentioned, with more detail on this interregnum period.
“New Zealand’s three ring circus” – My post the negotiations becoming farce

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AmeriNZ 405 – Pensive week

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Arthur

I had a reflective week or two because of the anniversary this past week: Tuesday was the tent anniversary of the day Nigel and I were married, and Thursday was the 28th anniversary of the day in 1995 that I arrived in New Zealand to live, the day that Nigel and I began our life together. I talk about that first. Then, I talk about the final results of New Zealand’s General Election, and some of what that means. I also tell you the truth about what the results actually show, a view not usually presented by pundits and commentators.

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Links for this episode
“Ten years married” – My blog post about our 10th marriage anniversary
“Twenty-eight years later” – A post on our “main anniversary”
“2023 General Election – Official Result” – Electoral Commission New Zealand
“When will the government actually get back to work again?” – Stuff
“Special Votes: National and ACT lose majority in largest ever Parliament” – RNZ

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AmeriNZ 418 – Podcasting for 18 years

AmeriNZ 416 – Presently

AmeriNZ 415 – Not Present

AmeriNZ 413 – Eighteenth season

AmeriNZ 412 – Returning to normal mode

AmeriNZ 411 – Island idyll

AmeriNZ 410 – Nine days to go

AmeriNZ 409 – The holidays were good

AmeriNZ 406 – Interregnum continues

AmeriNZ 405 – Pensive week