This week’s small pleasures #307

The days are getting longer, the early mornings are filled with loud birdsong, and there was no coat or sweater … More

This week’s small pleasures #306

I’m writing this post on the Labour Day Monday holiday in New Zealand. The sun has been shining and I … More

We have been lucky with a couple of days of sunshine and blue skies – always a small pleasure that … More

It is Monday evening, the sun is shining and I am home for work, welcomed by a very happy Charlie. … More

The biggest small pleasure this week was the return of Charlie on Sunday morning. A neighbour returning from holiday, found … More

Today has been a holiday in New Zealand to mark the passing of the Queen. It has also been a … More

So I came home on Sunday last week, to sunshine, a magnolia in bloom and a cold and empty house. … More

Can you believe there have now been 300 small pleasures posts – gosh! Well, this week’s edition brings together some … More

This week’s small pleasures is coming to you from Vancouver, where I am on a family visit. It is the … More

We are nearing the end of August, nearing the end of winter and heading towards spring – at least for … More