I always enjoy going to talks or discussions by the people behind theatre productions, whether they be the actors, the…
Cicadas, cat and cheese
Those of you who live in parts of the world where summers are dominated by the sound of cicadas will…
Review: Deca Dance, Batsheva Dance Company
As I mentioned at the end of the last post, I am introducing a new category on the blog to…
Strolls, discoveries and chickens again
There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite. …
Agriculture, produce and lots of chickens part 2
Saturday was definitely a day for beasts of the field. After the A&P show, we visited friends who live in…
Agriculture, produce and lots of chickens part 1
Every now and again, there is a day that is really special, fun or just extra nice, and this Saturday…
Bolton Street Memorial Park, a walk and the weekend ahead
As I have mentioned many times in this blog before, one of the pleasures of living where we do is…
Apricots, tea and a lazy weekend
There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like…
Waitangi Day, Rugby Sevens and a sleepy cat
Thursday, as I mentioned in my last post, was Waitangi Day. This is the day that marks the historic signing…
Sand, sea and a bit of luck
Of course, because I have gone back to work, the weather has been lovely the past few days. Still, on…
Thistles and Kiwis 