As 2023 fast approaches, rather than do a retrospective of 2022 (I got Covid, ate out at nice restaurants etc), … More
Month: December 2022
Wordless Wednesday
It is summer….here are some views in and around Wellington….enjoy…. Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog … More
This week’s small pleasures #315: the Christmas edition
I’m sitting here in the sun on Boxing Day having had a wonderful Christmas and days before with family visiting … More
Words on Wednesday: the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is such a symbol of this time of year, that it is hard for me at least … More
This week’s small pleasures #314
It isn’t long to Christmas now, and our guests from Sweden arrive tomorrow (Tuesday). We are now on holiday from … More
Six on Saturday 17.12.22
What is going on with the weather? A few days of sunny and hot weather, followed by humid days and … More
What’s on my bookshelf #17
Welcome to this month’s what’s on your shelf challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to share what you’re reading, what you’ve … More
This week’s small pleasures #313
What a glorious sunny summer day it has been! Unfortunately I was at work, but am at least enjoying the … More
Six on Saturday 10.12.22
After a very rainy day yesterday – but no wind – today started misty and humid, brightening up in the … More
What’s on my plate: a simple cake
Does one ever need an excuse to make and eat cake? I guess not, but my excuse this weekend was … More
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