There has been wind, there has been rain and there has even been sun. Spring here is very changeable to … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
A seat at the table: a long lunch
The scene: a rather wet, grey and unseasonably cold Saturday lunch time. Noble Rot Wine Bar. Tucked away down a … More
This week’s small pleasures #355
We have been having a rather stormy spring with strong winds blowing seemingly every day. The sun did come out … 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 agree it has been a while since we caught … More
This week’s small pleasures #354
The clocks have gone forward, the evenings are noticeably lighter and thoughts begin to turn to plans for warmer days. … More
Six on Saturday 23.09.23
I was in two minds about whether to post today, as I have done zero outside, not even deadheading the … More
Words on Wednesday: Ballet Confidential
It is no secret that I love ballet and dance. Like many children, my first introduction to seeing dance on … More
This week’s small pleasures #353
Well, let’s just say it was windy on Saturday night and Sunday morning. In fact, there were gusts of 246kph … More
What’s on your bookshelf #25
What with moving, unpacking and generally not having a new normal routine, reading fell by the wayside this month. I … More
Words on Wednesday
I’ve not been feeling 100% the past few days – a bit under the weather with a sore throat and … More