Winter seems to be here, starting with a vengeance on Sunday with gale force winds that nearly blew me away…
Fire, wind and rainy day baking
I woke up on Saturday morning to near gale force winds, rain and the really sad news about the fire…
Review: NZSD Choreographic Season 2014
If I was pushed to decide between classical ballet and contemporary dance, I guess I might say contemporary dance, but…
Grumpy, Happy and Sleepy
As I mentioned at the end of the last post, on Saturday night I went to see ‘Grumpy Old Women:…
Rugby, autumn flowers and a grilled cheese sandwich
After a few days of pretty awful weather, the sun came out again on Friday morning. The autumn flowers are…
Mistakes, hellos and goodbyes
It is never good to start a blog with a negative, but I need to make a quick apology for…
The Food Show, comedy and Eurovision madness
There always seems to be something on here to go to or see. The NZ Comedy Festival has been on…
Doris Day, a rainy day and a blueberry cobbler
It’s a rather grey and damp day today, and one I think for being indoors with tea and the sofa. …
A small challenge, the cat and autumn skies
Yesterday I was challenged on Facebook to post for 5 days a photograph of everyday things involving me in some…
Anzac Biscuits, measuring cups and a very windy beach
This Friday, 25th April, was Anzac Day, the day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war, as well…
Thistles and Kiwis 