This week, we have had some nice weather, and you can really begin to feel that the warmer half of … More
Category: Music, dance and art
Fireworks, sunny days and exhibitions
One fun thing, at least for me, is that Guy Fawkes Day (ie 5th November) is celebrated here in New … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 2
Sunday morning proved to be another sunny day, though there was the odd cloud on the horizon from time to … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 1
This weekend was the first long holiday weekend in months, and also another lovely, sunny one, which was good after … More
Storms, sunshine and a special beer
The weather this week has been somewhat changeable to say the least. After the lovely weekend, Monday was a day … More
The America’s Cup, a film, and some biscuits (or cookies if you prefer)
I never in a million years ever thought I could get interested in watching sailing, but have become quite hooked … More
Sunshine, a scone and chocolate chip muffins
Karl headed off to Scotland on Saturday morning, so I set about doing some housework, catching up on The Block … More
A dance film, a birthday and an apricot tart
One of the nice things about working at home these past few days is that it is easy to make … More
Yams, tulips and Dancenorth
I really don’t know where last week went. It’s hard to believe it is already Saturday afternoon and that it … More
Swans, snapper and a trip to Auckland part 1
After last Friday’s earthquake and aftershocks, it was a pretty normal week, though I kept thinking my office was shaking … More