I was reviewing the week and trying to think of what to write in this week’s blog post. I had … More
Category: Daily Life
Julafton, Julklappar and Christmas cheer
I’m sitting here on Boxing Day (26th) feeling that way one feels at this time of year after two days … More
Trees, baubles and more Christmas cheer
We’ve been having mixed weather as Christmas approaches, with some lovely sunny days and some very wet (but still warm) … More
Ham, herring and Christmas cheer
Christmas is coming…and I’m partly organised at least. Cards and parcels are posted, some stocking fillers have been bought and … More
Weekend in Melbourne part 2: shopping
As I mentioned in my last post, I have just started a new job. I’ve never had an ‘office job’ … More
Milk, muffins and messing about
I’m having a short holiday right now between jobs, which means I’ve got a lot of time on my hands. … More
Summer, sun and sand
The Civic Square in Wellington is home to the City Art Gallery, central library and council offices. It is also … More
Saturday, sunshine and a little bit of Sweden
Saturday was a lovely, sunny and warm day, just perfect weather for wandering about town before going to the “Day … More
Spring, Halloween and treacle scones
It is spring here in the southern hemisphere, the season of new birth and growth. In the northern hemisphere, it … More
Pierogi, poppyseed cake and Polish connections
Those of you who have read the “About” me section on this blog will know that my father was Polish. … More