One of the glories of autumn

Yet a pear may only be at its point of perfection for a day or two, the slide into over-ripeness … More

This week’s small pleasures #188

It is a grey and wet Monday today. It is also a public holiday, for with Anzac Day falling on … More

In New Zealand and Australia it is Anzac Day. But this year there were no dawn services: the first time … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…it would, of course, not be face to face. I would … More

It is autumn, and we have had some lovely sunny days for lovely walks in the Botanic Gardens. Again. I … More

Another week in lockdown. New Zealand has a 4-level COVID-19 alert system, with each alert level telling the public what … More

It is Saturday again, and we are still in our bubbles. The bulb order has yet to be placed, but … More

I am sure, like me, you have seen lots of social media posts of people showing what they have been … More

Yes…autumn is here with cooler nights and signs of the season.

So here we are again with another round of lockdown small pleasures. These can be as simple as a fun … More