November’s favourites: watching, listening, reading

Phew! Here we almost at the end of November already, and almost at the end of 2017. I am writing … More

This week’s small pleasures #76

So here we are again for a round up of some of the little things that brought pleasure this week. … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having a coffee…or even a cup of tea

Strawberries, strawberries

Whilst the northern hemisphere enjoys autumnal feasts and the fruits of the season such as persimmons, apples and pears, we … More

This week’s small pleasures #75

So here we are again with a round up of a few small pleasures of the week. I talked about … More

The early morning walk: spring edition

The daily walk just now is punctuated by early sunlight shining through the leaves of the trees, of the sounds of birds, and by new sights each day.

Being a tourist in your own city: Thorndon village

When you live somewhere, you often take a lot of things for granted. I sometimes forget how privileged I am to be able to walk to work through the Botanic Gardens and part of Thorndon on my way to work.

This week’s small pleasures #74

So here we are at the end of another week and time to take a look back at the week’s small pleasures.

Opening Up Wellington’s Laneways

Wellington is home to a burgeoning group of laneways, those small streets that give people an alternative route through a city, cutting through between busy streets and offering opportunities to create communities of small businesses, homes and places to gather.

A Spring Sunday

Sunday – a day of rest, a day of rejuvenation, a day to get things done or a day to … More