North & South

Got a Pen?

here’s a pen in Roger Patterson’s possession which spent seven humid years sitting at the top of a shower cavity in Holland. A mate of Patterson’s was visiting his Dutch parents and, knowing his friend’s penchant for pens, promised to look out for them while there. On the flight over he suddenly recalled placing a particular pen on top of the shower during his previous visit and, after the welcoming hugs and hellos, excused himself to investigate, feeling along the top of the shower. There it sat, a pen from Barton’s

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from North & South

North & South1 min read
Reader Letter Winner
This month’s best letter wins a fantastic prize pack from Manawa Honey NZ valued at $240! It includes their award-winning Honeys of Te Urewera range, recognized here in New Zealand and overseas as a cut above the rest, plus a $150 Manawa Honey NZ gif
North & South5 min read
Waimārama
In one of the first photographs ever taken of me, I’m in a paddling pool with my chubby arms outstretched, grinning happily. My mother sits beside me, watching. It’s 1970 and we are at Waimārama Beach in Hawke’s Bay, at a bach owned by the Catholic C
North & South6 min read
Flying Lessons
Hutton’s Shearwaters are the world’s only alpine seabird, living for years entirely at sea and returning to the mountains to mate and raise chicks. Each year in March and April, these chicks leave their burrows in the Seaward Kaikōura ranges, at nigh

Related Books & Audiobooks