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MICHAEL CARL O'NEIL

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	"The Maori's Culture" While performing in New Zealand, I had the wonderful opportunity to also live on the Maori's land. Being able to experience a unique part of New Zealand's culture, was very inspirational! Their carvings were beautiful with great spiritual meanings.

	"Crosses - Row on Row" Sadly, on many roads in New Zealand, there are small crosses that actually signify where an accident has taken place. After a while, one may have the tendency to forget what these crosses truly represent - that they are indeed symbols of people who have lost their lives.

On a happier note.... let's get back to humour!
	"Kiwi Sheep Dog in Sheep Clothing" A sheep-dog or any work-dog in New Zealand is literally the "second-hand man" to the shepherd and/or the farmer! Universally, it must be true - the famous saying - "A dog is a man's best friend!"
	" Kiwi Sheep in Wool Socks!" Indeed, New Zealand is famously known for its huge sheep population! A running joke that I often heard was that there are more sheep than there are people!! Normally, the majority rules, luckily the sheep don't have the "vote" - so people need not worry about getting a hair-cut (sheered!) every three weeks.