Words on Wednesday

The rain began yesterday, heavy rain lasting most of the night and early morning. And then at Pilates this morning, … More

Words on Wednesday

We woke up this morning to see frost on the roof of the house next door, and an icy feel … More

Words on Wednesday: my day

As regular readers may know, I don’t work on Wednesdays, which gives me time to either do a lot or … More

Words on Wednesday: Christmas feasting and other things

The sky is blue, the sun is shining, the weeding is done, the pantry tidied up and the shelves in … More

Thoughts on Thursday

I’ve been up in Auckland this week on a work trip, getting home last night in time to relax with … 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

As winter draws to an end…

What a stressful few months these have been, what with landslips, gas leaks, temporary accommodation and moving house – it … More

Words on Wednesday

Well, it has been a busy day, with Pilates, packing and pottering down memory lane. The day began with tea … More

In the kitchen: stuffed meatballs

It is no secret that in this house we love meatballs. From traditional Swedish ones, to lamb and feta or … More

This week’s small pleasures #333

It is hard to believe, but it is already 1st May. Autumn is here, the days are definitely getting shorter, … More