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Daisy Cole

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DescriptionDaisy Cole talks about life at Riverside Community.CreatorDaisy ColePania WaltonTasman District LibrariesDate1 December 2021Runtime1:08:37Recorded ByPania WaltonRecording NotesABSTRACT

Daisy (Desiree) Cole introduces herself, describing the origin of her name, and growing up in East Berlin before the wall came down. Daisy describes growing up Afro-German in a white supremacist neighbourhood, the racism and abuse she suffered at school, and the change that occurred when the Berlin Wall came down. Daisy talks about travelling to New Zealand in her early 20s and her first disconcerting and confused impressions of Riverside in 2004; such as her discomfort with religious-themed Christmas carols and uncertainty about other Christmas Riverside customs – such as a pot-luck lunch and singing – which led to worry that Riverside might be a cult. Daisy describes meeting her future husband, Huw Cole, at Riverside and her decision after three weeks to stay in Riverside. Daisy contrasts her childhood in East Berlin with her experiences in Ethiopia and describes how these experiences led her to appreciate and value life at Riverside. Daisy explains the reasons why she and her husband, Huw Cole, decided to become members of Riverside – such as the Cole family history, commitment to Riverside’s philosophy, and love for the place itself. Daisy explains why living at Riverside is great for families and discusses the drawbacks to being a member of Riverside – such as the frustration of consensus decision making. Daisy also explains why these drawbacks are worth the benefits of living at Riverside. Daisy gives examples of the ways in which the outside community sometimes misunderstands how Riverside operates, giving perceptions of Riverside’s views regarding Covid and the Covid vaccinations as an example. Subject/KeywordRiverside CommunityIntentional communitiesLower Moutere (N.Z.)World War, 1939-1945Conscientious objectorsChristian PacifistsConditions of Use© Tasman District Libraries, 2021
This is an edited version of the oral history recording. A full recording of the interview may be available on request.

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CollectionOral HistoriesOrganisationTasman District LibrariesIntentional CommunitiesRiverside Community Oral Histories

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Daisy introduces herself 79 secs
A country that doesn't exist 74 secs
Growing up with racism 293 secs
First impressions of Riverside 509 secs
Riverside Christmas lunch 316 secs
Meeting Huw Cole 246 secs
Deciding to stay 340 secs
Prior communal living 98 secs
Becoming a member 648 secs
Contrast with early life 288 secs
Parenting at Riverside 245 secs
Drawbacks to Riverside 478 secs
Riverside and Covid 262 secs
Riverside Misunderstandings 123 secs

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Daisy Cole