This Friday, 25th April, was Anzac Day, the day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war, as well…
Review: Coppelia
I’ll state upfront that ‘Coppelia’ is probably my least favourite of the ‘big’ classical ballets. The story is unpleasant and…
Cats, turnips and days off
Having a few days off has meant being at home quite a bit more, and so we were there to…
Easter, eggs and retro recipes
Despite what the forecasters predicted, the weather this Easter weekend has not been bad at all. Yes there has been…
Sun, wind and two new cats
I’ve only been living in the southern hemisphere for just over a year, so I still have to do a…
Eggs, bacon and lashings of tea
One of the nice things about weekends is having a bit more time to cook. This Saturday for example I…
Autumn, a lunch and a fish pie
After the lovely weather we have been having, it was all change this week, with rain, mist and wind all…
Review: Back of the Bus
I’ve seen dance in grand theatres, in concert halls, seated on the ground in a police station (a summer dance…
Sunshine, blue skies and some healthy scones
The weather has been really lovely this week, with some of those brilliant blue skies you see here. It can’t…
Flowers, ducks and some sunny days
I’m actually writing this to distract myself from a forthcoming dental implant procedure this afternoon. It is not something I…
Thistles and Kiwis 