This week’s small pleasures #390

Today is the King’s Birthday public holiday here in New Zealand. The sun came out in the afternoon, and lit … More

Words on Wednesday

The rain began yesterday, heavy rain lasting most of the night and early morning. And then at Pilates this morning, … More

We woke up this morning to see frost on the roof of the house next door, and an icy feel … More

It was a week that saw Karl in Auckland for a couple of days for a conference, me listening to … More

lt is early Monday evening, and the rain has started to fall. I am exhausted, have no idea where to … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting in the library cafe with pots of … More

What gorgeous weather we have had these past few days – it almost feels like summer has returned. Now that … More

The days are getting longer, the early mornings are filled with loud birdsong, and there was no coat or sweater … More

Those of you who have had Covid, will know it takes a while to get over and feel back to … More

This past week has seen Matariki, Swedish Midsummer and some world events that don’t belong in a small pleasures post. … More