Natural Nicole
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The environment shapes behaviour more than we admit—setting tone, influencing choices, and framing perception. These posts explore both natural and built environments, where place, atmosphere, and context quietly alter how people act, think, and respond.
The Golden Bay Dune Debate
Golden Bay residents want to protect their remaining dunes, but their own homes stand where other dunes once existed. That is the uncomfortable irony. We protest development after securing our piece of it, demanding nature be preserved beyond our fences while quietly ignoring what was cleared to build them there.
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We Built A New Shed For The Cost Of A Box Of Screws
We needed a new garden shed but barely spent a cent building it. Leftover Jarrah, unwanted roofing iron and recycled shelves provided almost everything we needed. With a little ingenuity, some useful scraps and just $23 worth of screws, our recycled building materials became the appropriately named Shed 23, naturally.
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Why Some People Prefer Thunderstorms to Sunshine
Why do some people prefer thunderstorms to sunshine? The answer may involve sensory comfort, personality, emotional alignment and the appeal of structured chaos. Storms offer intensity without social pressure, creating an experience that feels dramatic, immersive and strangely calming while remaining safely observed from a distance.
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Why Some of Us Wait for Thunderstorms While Everyone Else Runs Inside
Some people run from thunderstorms. I reach for my camera. Storms do not pretend to be harmless, and perhaps that is their appeal. They expose pressure, darkness and hidden danger. In SEETHINGS, lightning becomes more than weather. It reveals what happens when the storm is already inside someone.
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Surviving Dangerous Storms in Australia
Australia experiences intense and unpredictable storms that pose significant risks, particularly to drivers. Many fatalities occur when drivers attempt to navigate flooded roads, misjudging the danger. This is exacerbated by the country’s flat terrain, where sudden rainfall can create dangerous conditions in moments. Awareness and caution are crucial for survival.
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A Message to Those Who Are Absolutely Attracted To The Night
Some people fear the night. Others wait for it. The darkness softens the noise of civilisation and allows forbidden thoughts to breathe. Lovers of dark fiction, twisted psychology, and midnight solitude understand the pull. Not every shadow hides a monster. Sometimes the shadows simply feel more honest than the daylight ever could.
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Surviving the Green Monster In the Clouds
The sky turns green before it turns violent. In Brisbane, storms don’t arrive—they form above you, fast and unforgiving. Wind tears, rain erases, lightning hunts, and then the ice falls. Those who hesitate, who step outside for one last look, often learn too late what’s coming.
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Living on the Coast, Staying Out of the Sea, Away From the Sharks
I’ve lived my life enjoying the sea breeze and watching the horizon change with the light, but I still don’t go into the water unless it’s absolutely necessary. The ocean is the shark’s world — not mine — and every year, reminders come that we humans are just visitors in their domain. The Aussie coastline
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Whatever Happened to Fixing the Ozone Layer?
In the eighties, concerns about the ozone layer dominated discussions. Despite significant actions taken, like banning harmful gases, the issue faded from public attention. Reflecting on past alarmist events like the Y2K bug and fuel crises, the author expresses skepticism towards current environmental movements, questioning the effectiveness of modern solutions.
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