Another week in lockdown. New Zealand has a 4-level COVID-19 alert system, with each alert level telling the public what…
Six on Saturday 18.04.20
It is Saturday again, and we are still in our bubbles. The bulb order has yet to be placed, but…
Banana Bread or what we baked in 2020
I am sure, like me, you have seen lots of social media posts of people showing what they have been…
Wordless Wednesday: signs of autumn
Yes…autumn is here with cooler nights and signs of the season.
This week’s small pleasures #186
So here we are again with another round of lockdown small pleasures. These can be as simple as a fun…
Six on Saturday 11.04.20
How is everyone doing out there? New Zealand is still in lockdown, and we are getting used to living in…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would, of course, be doing so from our own homes…
Words on Wednesday: making chutney
At this time of year in New Zealand, lockdown or not, the country goes mad for feijoas. The first time…
This week’s small pleasures #185
It is Monday again, and I am determined to keep reminding myself of the small pleasures of the week. And…
Six on Saturday 04.04.20
In contrast to last Saturday, today is gloriously sunny and bright, with blue skies to gladden the heart. I was…