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People often say to me ‘I’ve always wanted to play the harp’ … and I believe them – it’s an intriguing instrument which both enchants and bewitches the listener at the same time. There are also a few myths to debunk.

1. Angels play harps. I can neither confirm nor deny this, but here on earth, it’s just normal people. However…

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Coromind Magazine Issue 17

Full Audio Version

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Coromind Editorial - Issue 17, 2024

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Creating art has always been a part of my life; my earliest memories were of drawing.

The other constant throughout my life has been the Coromandel. On my first visit to Hahei, I was bathed in a bucket at the camp; until Dad died, we had a family bach there. Thirteen years ago, my partner Lance and I moved to Whenuakite to be closer to him.

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Becoming a parent is like going through a second puberty. You can know all the theories, but nothing can prepare you for the lived experience. It can unveil things about you that you weren’t aware of. It can test your relationships. And while each overall journey is different to the next, there are many shared moments and feelings between all parents. It can feel like you’ve joined a secret club – particularly when you become a mother. 

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The paradox of probability

Many of us are all too familiar with the game of tossing a coin to decide a choice, question or stake. To the Romans, it was known as ‘Ship or Head’ – a game of choosing between a ship on one side of the coin or the head of the emperor on the other. In German, it’s ‘Kopf oder Zahl’, and the most common in English is ‘Heads or Tails’. One side of the coin usually depicts a ruler's head and the other side is called 'tails', normally numerical, but perhaps it could just logically be that – the opposite end of an animal from its head.

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The first time I saw Flaxxies playing live, I was impressed by their musicianship, enthusiasm and stage presence.

After that show, we ended up at a cool party and bonded pretty quickly. I’m at least 10 years older than drummer Neo Lee, Eric Goodger lead guitar, Nick Tait rhythm guitar, Chris Manning bass/trumpet, and lead singer Benji Humphries, but they’re old souls with a great sense of humour, willing to understand the world around them by connecting with humans and showing interest in what they are up to.

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In 2017, at the age of 43, I arrived in Hamilton, NZ, with the goal of pursuing a doctoral degree in Law at the University of Waikato. This decision came after accumulating 25 years of professional history in Brazil and abroad. Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to receive unwavering support from my wife and three boys, making it a delightful and highly rewarding academic expedition. The words shared here serve as a testament to my personal journey and practical expertise.

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Proud to be Local is our inspirational feature, highlighting homegrown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.

In this edition: Jacob Skeen

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I am eleven years old and have been riding since I was five. My first pony was Possum. He is a grey (white) bush pony who loves the mud. I now ride Knight and I am starting to ride Lacie. These were my big sisters' ponies. I have had many fun adventures on my ponies – jumping, swimming, doing tricks, trekking, beach rides, dress-ups, pony club and making friends.

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