Today is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, so, as is the tradition of such days, the weather is ghastly. As I type this evening, the rain is pouring down, and I dare not even run out for a spot of parsley.
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Words on Wednesday: taking it slow
It is Wednesday evening, and we are sitting down to Masterchef Australia, full of delicious food, and planning our short … More
Words on Wednesday: café life
One of life’s small pleasures is sitting in a café, a good book in one hand, a tea or coffee … More
Words on Wednesday
Regular readers will know that I don’t (normally) work on Wednesdays. This morning a visit to the osteopath, followed by … More
This week’s small pleasures #387
I’m writing this on Monday evening feeling pretty lousy. I ache, I have a sore throat and feel totally exhausted, … More
This week’s small pleasures #346
In a week where there was a shooting in Auckland (a lone gunman shot and killed two fellow workers on … More
A walk on Wednesday
For my last post before Christmas, I’m going to take you on part of my walk today through the Botanic … More
Words on Wednesday: a day well spent
As some of you know, I don’t work on a Wednesday. It gives me time to catch up, make appointments, … More
This week’s small pleasures #240
This week began cold and wet, and ended sunny and bright – still chilly, but the sort of weather a … More
This week’s small pleasures #218
For most of 2020, I have made a note each day of three things that have brought me joy, made me smile or just feel grateful for at that particular moment.
Thistles and Kiwis 