This week’s small pleasures #425

The sun shone today, which always lifts the spirits. We have had such a lousy summer, that any glimmer of … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would ask me about the cataract operation. I would say … More

This week’s small pleasures post is coming to you on Sunday evening as tomorrow I am off for a cataract … More

It is summer here in the southern hemisphere, though to be frank we have been having a bit of what … More

Today is the Wellington Anniversary holiday, and the sun shone – hoorah! We have had a relaxing day, reading, cooking … More

Today we drove up the coast to Paraparaumu and went for a walk on the beach. It was wonderful to … More

One of the most enjoyable things in life, that many of you will agree with, is curling up with a … More

It was hard to go back to work today. Getting on the bus, putting my lunch box in my bag … More

If you enjoy good food and wine, Hawke’s Bay is the place to go. There are excellent restaurants, interesting shopping, … More

To say we have had mixed weather this summer is an understatement. From lovely warm sunny days in December, so … More