With the death toll in Christchurch having risen to 50 since my last post, and a country still in shock, it is at times like this that we have to remember the good things in life. We need to think about the small pleasures that bring smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts.
Six on Saturday
Yesterday, 49 people were shot and killed in Christchurch. The attack has shocked the nation. I am sure you have…
This week’s small pleasures #128
So here we are again for a round up of this week’s small pleasures. We were away for the weekend…
Wairarapa weekend
It’s the start of autumn, and it certainly felt like it on Friday morning when the heavens opened and the…
Just good food from fresh ingredients
One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks…
This week’s small pleasures #127
Another week, another wee set of small pleasures. I took Thursday afternoon off work, and went shopping for birthday presents,…
Six on Saturday
It is now officially autumn. We have had some more rain, but also some more sun, including this afternoon. The…
The easiest baking
It’s been ages since I talked about baking on Thistles and Kiwis. I really enjoy the mixing, the measuring and…
This week’s small pleasures #126
Can you believe that Friday of this week is the 1st March? I know…anyway, let’s look back on the those…
Six on Saturday
It was a busy and a bit of a stressful week for me, and the poor plants were totally neglected.…