Comments on: Not the best… http://www.commontone.net/2007/12/29/not-the-best/ Ever notice that some of the best discoveries, the clearest thinking and the best discussions take place in coffee houses or with a hot beverage in hand? While reading this blog take the chance to relax, drink something warming and be. While you’re here put your over-active brain to rest and let the moment wash over you. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:57:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Richard http://www.commontone.net/2007/12/29/not-the-best/#comment-2850 Richard Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:43:09 +0000 http://www.commontone.net/2007/12/29/not-the-best/#comment-2850 Interesting post... I guess my position is almost the opposite, but my thoughts about 'home' are the same. I grew up in a large-ish city (Auckland, pop. 1 million), and currently live in a small provincial city (Oxford, pop. 100,000). But what I miss about Auckland is the intimacy of my circle of friends and family, and the tightness of the music scene there. Everyone knew everybody, and even bumping into NZers over here you tend to be able to find a mutual connection back home. Just because a city is big doesn't mean it loses its humanity. We always say that Auckland is a small town masquerading as a big city: it's actually a pretty relaxed place where everyone would rather be fishing, sailing or having a BBQ than at work. Interesting post… I guess my position is almost the opposite, but my thoughts about ‘home’ are the same. I grew up in a large-ish city (Auckland, pop. 1 million), and currently live in a small provincial city (Oxford, pop. 100,000).

But what I miss about Auckland is the intimacy of my circle of friends and family, and the tightness of the music scene there. Everyone knew everybody, and even bumping into NZers over here you tend to be able to find a mutual connection back home. Just because a city is big doesn’t mean it loses its humanity. We always say that Auckland is a small town masquerading as a big city: it’s actually a pretty relaxed place where everyone would rather be fishing, sailing or having a BBQ than at work.

]]> By: Rene http://www.commontone.net/2007/12/29/not-the-best/#comment-2833 Rene Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:35:07 +0000 http://www.commontone.net/2007/12/29/not-the-best/#comment-2833 I have my own take on this news story that Charlie showed us. Look for me to talk about it on my blog today or tomorrow. (Vive la day off! hahaha.) I have my own take on this news story that Charlie showed us. Look for me to talk about it on my blog today or tomorrow. (Vive la day off! hahaha.)

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