Cats, chilli and conversation

Our visiting cat has been rather agitated recently, not really being quite so settled, and constantly on alert. Clearly something … More

2 Swedes and a Pumpkin

We’ve had a couple of lovely sunny days (with cold mornings) this week… Winter sky in Wellington …however, today it … More

Yesterday, Saturday, it poured and poured with rain. It was not a day for going out, but needs must, and … More

Quite a few things have happened this week, from Anton’s first day at Wellington College to possibly the worst storm … More

As my husband pointed out to me a few moments ago, this blog was going to be about our new … More

As you might guess from the title of this post, this has been a very mixed week of all sorts … More

Autumn is here, though I have to say coming from northern Europe, the autumn so far not has not been … More

Believe it or not, I am sitting writing this sitting outside in glorious sunshine. I say believe it or not … More

I have spent a lot of time this week marking essays, which has meant that I have been at home … More

We haven’t just been unpacking boxes, even though it might feel like it at times. Going to work, pilates, going … More