Here we are at the end of October already, and warmer days are slowly approaching. In a week full of … More
Month: October 2023
Six on Saturday 28.10.23
It has been another week of very mixed spring weather with sunshine, gale force winds, horizontal rain and then more … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be enjoying some French Earl Grey tea from tLeafT … More
This week’s small pleasures #358
Today, Monday, is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, and what is more, it has been a gloriously … More
Six on Saturday 21.10.23
I was in two minds whether to post this week, as I don’t really have much to say, but hopefully … More
What’s on your bookshelf #26
Compared to last month, this month I have managed to carve out more time for reading, partly as I had … More
This week’s small pleasures #357
The weekend news here in New Zealand was dominated by the results of the general election, resulting in a change … More
Words on Wednesday
We’ve been in the new house for a few weeks now and there are a few things we have learned: … More
This week’s small pleasures #356
While the week was full of many small pleasures, from sunny days to spring flowers and good food, I also … More
Six on Saturday 07.10.23
There has been wind, there has been rain and there has even been sun. Spring here is very changeable to … More