Cats, chilli and conversation

Our visiting cat has been rather agitated recently, not really being quite so settled, and constantly on alert. Clearly something … More

2 Swedes and a Pumpkin

We’ve had a couple of lovely sunny days (with cold mornings) this week… Winter sky in Wellington …however, today it … More

Yesterday, Saturday, it poured and poured with rain. It was not a day for going out, but needs must, and … More

Quite a few things have happened this week, from Anton’s first day at Wellington College to possibly the worst storm … More

I was asked the other day which blogs I read myself, and I realised there were so many it was … More

Before I moved to New Zealand I used to write an occasional blog about dance. I wasn’t sure how much … More

Well, sorry, but it is yet more about food…promise to write about something different next time! Actually, I should be … More

As my husband pointed out to me a few moments ago, this blog was going to be about our new … More

It is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here today, so having a day of pottering around and relaxing. Actually, the first … More