As I mentioned in my last post, I have just started a new job. I’ve never had an ‘office job’ … More
Category: Daily Life
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
A cat, a parrot and more sunshine
I have had a couple of what I am going to call bonus days off work this week. It is … More
Weather, a wee wobble and WOW
This week just seems to have flown by, and as the weekend approaches, we are keeping our fingers crossed that … More
Scones, sofa and a wet Sunday
The clocks may have gone forward, heralding spring, but today, Sunday, is grey and very wet. Charlie, our visiting cat, … More
A (mostly) sunny week, champagne and another anniversary
My aim with this blog is to do at least one post a week, sometimes two, but of course there … More