This week’s small pleasures #446

It is already the end of June if you can believe it. The weather has been variable to say the … 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 sipping some nice Earl Grey and catching up … More

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki.Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi.Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau. Celebrate the … More

I have always enjoyed reading, ever since I could make sense of words on a page. My first foray into … More

Well, winter is well and truely here. It has turned chilly, and early on Sunday morning, I spotted a dusting … More

Sometimes, we just need to take it slow, not rush, take our time and consider the small things around us. … More

Comfort food ….those dishes that make you feel warm and cosy, that cheer you up on a gloomy day, that … More

I’m sitting here feeling awful again – is it the previous bug still hanging around or is it a new … More

After a glorious, sunny holiday weekend, the heavens opened, and as I type on this Wednesday evening, the rain is … More

Today is the King’s Birthday holiday here in New Zealand. The sun has shone all weekend, making the world look … More