It is Monday again, and I am determined to keep reminding myself of the small pleasures of the week. And … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Six on Saturday 04.04.20
In contrast to last Saturday, today is gloriously sunny and bright, with blue skies to gladden the heart. I was … More
Words on Wednesday: working at home
Like so many of us around the globe, I am working for home at the moment.
This week’s small pleasures #184
I’m not going to mention you know what. This weekly post is about small pleasures, and I believe at this … More
Six on Saturday 28.02.20
As I have already mentioned in other posts this week, New Zealand is in a lockdown period for 4 weeks. … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…well, we wouldn’t be in the same room. We would be … More
Words on Wednesday
Well, we in New Zealand are getting ready for a lockdown, which will come into force from midnight tonight. The … More
This week's small pleasures #183
Where to begin this week’s small pleasures, when today our Prime Minister announced that New Zealand would go into a … More
Six on Saturday 21.02.20
It is hard to know where to begin really, with all that is happening in the world outside our gardens. … More
If we are having coffee…or even a cup of tea
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting far apart. We would laugh and say … More