If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…it would, of course, not be face to face. I would … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Wordless Wednesday: autumn days
It is autumn, and we have had some lovely sunny days for lovely walks in the Botanic Gardens. Again. I … More
This week’s small pleasures #187
Another week in lockdown. New Zealand has a 4-level COVID-19 alert system, with each alert level telling the public what … More
Six on Saturday 18.04.20
It is Saturday again, and we are still in our bubbles. The bulb order has yet to be placed, but … More
Banana Bread or what we baked in 2020
I am sure, like me, you have seen lots of social media posts of people showing what they have been … More
Wordless Wednesday: signs of autumn
Yes…autumn is here with cooler nights and signs of the season.
This week’s small pleasures #186
So here we are again with another round of lockdown small pleasures. These can be as simple as a fun … More
Six on Saturday 11.04.20
How is everyone doing out there? New Zealand is still in lockdown, and we are getting used to living in … 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, of course, be doing so from our own homes … More
Words on Wednesday: making chutney
At this time of year in New Zealand, lockdown or not, the country goes mad for feijoas. The first time … More