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  • Newsletter No. 5, 8th March 2026 – from ChristiaanMcCann.com

    Newsletter No. 5, 8th March 2026 – from ChristiaanMcCann.com

    This week has been one of those weeks where the threads of life—wood, music, faith, and community—have all been pulling in different directions, yet somehow weaving together. Woodcraft Adventures – steady hands, steady sales On Wednesday afternoon we were back down at Kingston Beach from 2–3pm, carving and talking with whoever wandered past. There’s something…

  • Newsletter No. 4, 1st March 2026 – from Christiaan McCann .com

    Newsletter No. 4, 1st March 2026 – from Christiaan McCann .com

    Alright, here’s your newsletter — a little late, but honestly… the good ones usually are. “The week of a singing wood carver soup kitchen operator.” 🎵 Singing It was a listening week. Monday and Wednesday I sang with the oldies — but this time, I mostly just listened. They didn’t need me to talk. And…

  • The Difference Between a Gesture and a Table

    The Difference Between a Gesture and a Table

    FNB Hobart isn’t built on gestures. It’s built on a table — hot food, 1pm every Saturday, placed there by community and shared face-to-face. There are two ways to engage: you can gesture, or you can come to the table.