Mistakes, hellos and goodbyes

It is never good to start a blog with a negative, but I need to make a quick apology for … More

The Food Show, comedy and Eurovision madness

There always seems to be something on here to go to or see.  The NZ Comedy Festival has been on … More

Doris Day, a rainy day and a blueberry cobbler

It’s a rather grey and damp day today, and one I think for being indoors with tea and the sofa.  … More

A small challenge, the cat and autumn skies

Yesterday I was challenged on Facebook to post for 5 days a photograph of everyday things involving me in some … More

Anzac Biscuits, measuring cups and a very windy beach

This Friday, 25th April, was Anzac Day, the day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war, as well … More

Review: Coppelia

I’ll state upfront that ‘Coppelia’ is probably my least favourite of the ‘big’ classical ballets.  The story is unpleasant and … More

Cats, turnips and days off

Having a few days off has meant being at home quite a bit more, and so we were there to … More

Easter, eggs and retro recipes

Despite what the forecasters predicted, the weather this Easter weekend has not been bad at all.  Yes there has been … More

Sun, wind and two new cats

I’ve only been living in the southern hemisphere for just over a year, so I still have to do a … More

Eggs, bacon and lashings of tea

One of the nice things about weekends is having a bit more time to cook.  This Saturday for example I … More