Deb Donnell

21/09/2025

I asked Google AI about the best books on and this is its response. 😊📘

20/09/2025

I documented the demolition of the Park Terrace apartments post earthquake (among many I photographed). The land has been vacant for too long. Here's the latest update as to why.

19/09/2025

Positive news

15/09/2025

This is an inscription on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abbey. I remember reading it when I visited there in the 1990s. It has been a guiding light to me ever since. Focus first on changing yourself. Become the light you wish to see in the world, retain your autonomy, and heal yourself (and give others the freedom to heal themselves). And share the truth of what you have learned to inspire others to do the same.

“When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.

As I grew older and wiser I discovered the world would not change –
So I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country, but it too seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.

And now I realize as I lie on my deathbed, if I had only changed myself first, then by example I might have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement I would then have been able to better my country,

And who knows, I might have even changed the world.”

15/09/2025

I'm so grateful to Scorpio Books for giving my book prime window space. 😃📘❤️

11/09/2025

Deon Swiggs summarises the video / new plan

11/09/2025

Progress!

09/09/2025

It's important to vote this local body election. This list is apparently not complete (read the comments on Aaron Keown's original post). It is useful if speed humps and rate rises are some of the items you will make your decisions on (love them or loathe them!)

Because hundreds of people have been asking me who to vote for this year (as they don't want speed humps and excessive rate rises). Please Share this far and wide if you want to create the Greatest Little City in the World!

04/09/2025

This is a good website to look at how Christchurch City Councillors voted over key issues over their last term. This may help you make your decision for the upcoming election on how you will vote. Please make sure you do vote as your support actually does count, especially in areas where the candidates are in a tight race. https://howtheyvoted.nz

29/08/2025

What a gorgeous spring day! Lovely to pause by St Albans Creek while out delivering flyers for my Then and Now book.

27/08/2025

I'm out delivering flyers. It's so lovely seeing spring blossom and daffodils in gardens around the city. I love this time of year. When is your favourite season?