Review: Needles and Opium

I always enjoy going to talks or discussions by the people behind theatre productions, whether they be the actors, the … More

Cicadas, cat and cheese

Those of you who live in parts of the world where summers are dominated by the sound of cicadas will … More

As I mentioned at the end of the last post, I am introducing a new category on the blog to … More

There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite. … More

Saturday was definitely a day for beasts of the field. After the A&P show, we visited friends who live in … More

Every now and again, there is a day that is really special, fun or just extra nice, and this Saturday … More

As I have mentioned many times in this blog before, one of the pleasures of living where we do is … More

There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like … More

Thursday, as I mentioned in my last post, was Waitangi Day. This is the day that marks the historic signing … More

Of course, because I have gone back to work, the weather has been lovely the past few days. Still, on … More